Description
Indulge in these delightful Midnight Mocha Cupcakes, perfectly blending rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors, topped with shimmering gold sprinkles for a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Gold sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and brewed coffee until frothy.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill the Liners: Scoop batter into prepared cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Top with Sprinkles: Once cooled, top each cupcake with frosting of your choice and generously sprinkle with gold sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For an extra mocha flavor, consider adding instant coffee granules to the batter. Swap regular cocoa powder for dark cocoa for a richer taste.