mochaccino cupcakes w/coffee buttercream frosting

Kaneohe, HI
Updated on Nov 16, 2010

This must be so heavenly. Waking up to a mochaccino cupcake and a cup of coffee. WOW! a double shot of caffeine!

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yield Makes 1 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 box devil's food cake mix
  • 1 1/3 cups strong brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 box instant chocolate pudding (approx. 1/4 cup)
  • COFFEE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup crisco
  • 2 pounds sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (approx.)
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

How To Make mochaccino cupcakes w/coffee buttercream frosting

  • Step 1
    Prepare cake according to the instructions on the box, substituting the water with coffee.
  • Step 2
    Add the sour cream and pudding, mix well.
  • Step 3
    Pour the batter into prepped 12-cup lined cupcake pan. Fill 2/3 full.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, do a toothpick test, if it comes out clean, it's done.
  • Step 5
    Remove from oven onto a cooling wire rack to cool.
  • Step 6
    Dissolve instant coffee in heavy whipping cream.
  • Step 7
    Beat shortening and butter together until smooth. Slowly add heavy whipping cream/coffee mixture. Beat on high speed until fluffy.
  • Step 8
    Slowly add the powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Step 9
    Be sure that the cupcakes are cooled completely. Frost or pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

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