Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes
Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes might be just the American recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 393 calories, 4g of protein, and 22g of fat. For 58 cents per serving, you get a dessert that serves 24. Head to the store and pick up bittersweet chocolate baking bar, butter, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa powder, chocolate and espresso powder. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs at medium-high speed with a mixer until fluffy.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually add to the sugar mixture, beating until combined.
Add the chocolate mixture, stirring until smooth. Stir in the sour cream.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 12 to 14 minutes.
Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
Remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Pipe or spread Creamy Espresso Frosting over each cupcake. Top with a chocolate covered espresso beans if desired.
In a large bowl, combine the cream and espresso powder, stirring until the espresso powder dissolves.
Add the butter and beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.