Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 and ½ cups
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Cocoa powder - ⅓ cup
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Eggs - 2 large
• Milk - ½ cup
• Brewed coffee - ½ cup
• Vegetable oil - ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - ½ cup, softened
• Powdered sugar - 2 cups
• Coffee granules - 1 tablespoon
• Milk - 1 to 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with liners.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, beat eggs then add milk, brewed coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. 4.

   Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.

6. 6.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

8. 8.

   For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

9. 9.

   Dissolve coffee granules in 1 tablespoon of milk and add to the frosting mixture. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.

10. 10.

    Frost cooled cupcakes with the coffee frosting and serve.

Nutritional Facts