Mama Mia Mocha Cupcakes With Espresso Frosting

"These delights reference NOT the BWay show...but a special treat for our Pasta Lunch at the base Dining Facility. I cheated with a box mix(spiked-up, but the frosting is from scratch. :)"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
24 CUPCAKES
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cupcakes:preheat oven to 350.
  • stir instant espresso into the espresso shot.
  • in mixer bowl, oil, eggs, cake mix, and buttermilk.
  • mix until moistened for 30 seconds or so.
  • add espresso.
  • beat on high until thickened and smooth a few minutes.
  • fill lined muffin pans 2/3 full.
  • bake 15-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • remove from pans and allow to cool completely before topping.
  • frosting:.
  • add brewed espresso and ground espresso and vanilla to milk.
  • beat butter in mixer with 1 cup confectioner's sugar.
  • add coffee mixture.
  • add the rest of the sugar until smooth, creamy--don't forget to scrape down your bowl, and don't whip at too high a speed for too long.
  • decorate as desired!

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