Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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Old-fashioned flavor comes through with the molasses, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in these light, fluffy cupcakes. The mocha frosting is a fresh touch that makes them extra special. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 cup molasses |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
frosting: |
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 tablespoon baking cocoa |
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee |
1 tablespoon butter, softened |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in the coffee, butter and vanilla until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with coffee beans and candies if desired. Yield: 15 cupcakes.
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