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    Home » Cake » Cafe Mocha Cupcakes

    Published: Apr 5, 2013 · Modified: Jun 5, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Cafe Mocha Cupcakes

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    Moist and delicious Cafe Mocha Cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting, chocolate drizzle and sprinkles! cookingwithcurls.com

    Today, Princess Cassi turns 19 years old!!! She is currently in Venice, Italy sailing around on a private boat...what a life! The rotary sponsors several trips throughout the year. This trip is to Croatia, with side trips to other countries, including Venice. She is one very lucky young lady 🙂  So far she has been tagged in a photo while attending Soiree Playboy.....WHAT?

    Moist and delicious Cafe Mocha Cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting, chocolate drizzle and sprinkles! cookingwithcurls.com

    I guess I better show you the Cafe Mocha Cupcakes that I promised before I continue with the story. 🙂

    two girls having fun at a party

    Cassi never did explain what Soiree Playboy was or why she was there. She has also developed a love of wine while traveling around Europe, and she has already told me that she is not happy about not being able to purchase wine for 2 whole years after she comes home! Oh boy, this should be fun! 😉

    two girls holding glasses of red wine

    I am really glad to see that she is having so much fun, I just hope the rest of her life is as big of an adventure! 🙂

    In honor of your birthday Cassi, I have baked you some cupcakes. You will notice...they do not contain any alcohol, as per your usual request 🙂  Although, I bet I could make some with wine that you would like!!!

    Cafe Mocha Cupcakes are for breakfast, right cookingwithcurls.com

    They turned out really pretty, but they didn't look like Cafe Mocha Cupcakes! So I scraped off the blue beads, and drizzled some chocolate syrup over the top, and poured on some sprinkles.....Voila!

    Who wouldn't love to bite into one of these delicious Cafe Mocha Cupcakes cookingwithcurls.com

    Now those LOOKS like Cafe Mocha Cupcakes! Would you like to know how to make them?

    How to make Cafe Mocha Cupcakes:

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

    Add the liquid ingredients and beat together until smooth, about 2 minutes.

    Evenly divide batter between 24 cupcake liners, and place in (2) muffin pans.

    Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    Frost with your favorite icing, and decorate as desired.

    Notes:

    • You can also bake in (2) 9" round cake pans for 40 minutes.
    • This is my favorite Buttercream Frosting recipe.

    More delicious cupcake recipes:

    Boozy Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

    Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes

    White Chocolate Champagne Cupcakes

    Limoncello Cupcakes

    BAILEYS Kiss Cupcakes

    Enjoy!!

    Moist and delicious Cafe Mocha Cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting, chocolate drizzle and sprinkles! cookingwithcurls.com

    Cafe Mocha Cupcakes

    Moist and delicious Cafe Mocha Cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting, chocolate drizzle and sprinkles!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: espresso, coffee, cafe, mocha, chocolate, cupcakes, birthday, dessert, recipe
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 24 Servings
    Calories: 201kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 3.4 ounce package devil's food instant pudding
    • ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 Tablespoon espresso powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 4 large eggs
    • ¾ cups canola oil
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups fresh brewed espresso 4 double shots)
    • chocolate syrup garnish
    • sprinkles garnish
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    • Add the liquid ingredients.
    • Beat together until smooth, about 2 minutes.
    • Evenly divide batter between 24 cupcake liners, and place in (2) muffin pans.
    • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Frost with your favorite icing, and decorate as desired.

    Notes

    • You can also bake in (2) 9" round cake pans for 40 minutes.
    • This is my favorite Buttercream Frosting recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says

      April 05, 2013 at 11:56 am

      These cupcakes look so good! And your daughter is a very lucky duck! 🙂 Italy is my dream trip...

      Reply
    2. Elena says

      April 05, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Spending birthday in Italy-Uhhhh so jealous! 🙂 The cupcake looks super delicious!!!

      Reply
    3. Hotly Spiced says

      April 05, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Happy birthday to your daughter. It does sound like she's living the dream. What a disaster of a car accident but what a relief no one was hurt. I love your blue cupcakes - they look gorgeous. Can't believe you had the energy to change them xx

      Reply
    4. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

      April 07, 2013 at 6:48 pm

      Hi - saw this at Marvelous Monday... looks deelish... and we are practically neighbors . I live in SE MN. Have a good week!

      Reply
    5. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

      April 08, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      Please send a cupcake my way! This is divine! Thanks for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!!!

      Reply
    6. Vanessa says

      April 14, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      Those cupcakes looks so delicious! How I wish I could reach through my screen and gobble them up! Yum! Thank you so much for linking them to our Make Bake Create party. My tummy thanks you! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Rachel @ BubblyNatureCreations.com says

      April 16, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      These look amazing!

      Reply
    8. Heather Who Needs a Cape? says

      April 17, 2013 at 7:49 am

      You had me at Mocha! These look so yummy 😉

      found you at Taste and Tell!

      Reply
    9. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

      June 09, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      YUM oh they look good. Not the bumper of course but that can be fixed.

      Reply
    10. Paula says

      June 15, 2013 at 7:49 am

      Yummlicious!!! wish I could reach in and get one! Pinned!

      Reply

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