Caramel Mocha Cupcakes
Caramel Mocha Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly blend the rich flavors of chocolate, espresso, and creamy caramel. Each moist cupcake is topped with a luscious caramel frosting, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging yourself on a weekday, these cupcakes are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and espresso powder; whisk until well mixed.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until frothy.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, whip together butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add confectioners' sugar and fold in caramel sauce.
- Generously frost cooled cupcakes and drizzle with additional caramel if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg