"Light and airy mini cupcakes with a hint of cinnamon and a spicy kick of cayenne, cooled down with a dollop of cream cheese frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons good cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup buttermilk, shaken
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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1 extra-large egg, at room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
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1 8oz. package room temperature cream cheese
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¼ cup (1/2 stick) room temperature butter
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1-2 cups confectioner’s sugar
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon