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Midnight Mocha Cupcakes with Gold Sprinkles

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and brewed coffee until frothy.
  4. Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill the Liners: Scoop batter into prepared cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.