Cappuccino Cupcakes
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup prepared vanilla frosting
- Heat oven to 350u0b0F.
- Line 12 muffin cups (standard size).
- In bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar about 2 minutes until light colored and smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg.
- On low speed, add flour mixture, alternating with brewed coffee.
- Fill each muffin cup with 1/3 cup each.
- Bake at 350u0b0F for 25 minutes, or firm to the touch.
- Let cupcakes cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes, and then remove from pan and let cool completely.
- While cooling cupcakes, in a small bowl combine instant coffee, vanilla and 1 tsp of warm water.
- Stir until coffee is dissolved.
- Stir in vanilla frosting until blended and no streaks remain.
- Frost cupcakes.
allpurpose, baking powder, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, salt, unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, coffee, coffee granules, vanilla, vanilla frosting
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cappuccino-cupcakes-210748 (may not work)