Mocha with butter cream

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simple recipe for Mocha Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting:

Mocha Cupcakes:

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.

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

In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with additions of coffee and buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Buttercream Frosting:

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2-3 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.

Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating well after each addition.

Mix in the dissolved coffee granules and vanilla extract.

If the frosting is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the mocha buttercream.

Enjoy your delicious Mocha Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting!