spice cupcakes with mocha frosting
Cupcakes have always been something for the kids in our home. That's not true with these, the adults love them and have no problem with second helpings.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
15 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CUPCAKES:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg or to taste
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- FROSTING:
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- - chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional
How To Make spice cupcakes with mocha frosting
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Step 1In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
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Step 2Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 3In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in the coffee, butter and vanilla until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with coffee beans and candies if desired.
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