This mocha cupcakes recipe is specially made for all coffee lovers out there. Those who can’t get enough of coffee will definitely love this super moist mocha cupcakes recipe. Because these moist mocha cupcakes are packed with wonderful coffee flavor in each cupcake!
Made from simple everyday ingredients, this easy mocha cupcakes recipe will be your new favorite. Also, mocha cupcakes taste completely over-the-top with some silky smooth whipped cream. To help you out we have included the best whipped cream recipe with this coffee cupcake recipe too.
Have fun with this quick and easy coffee cupcakes recipe and don’t forget to send us your feedback!
Ingredients for Mocha Cupcakes
Flour – All-purpose flour works great for this recipe. No need to use self-rising flour.
Cocoa powder – Take any cocoa powder you have at your home. But a good brand of cocoa powder will give you the most chocolatey satisfaction. We prefer to use 100% natural cocoa powder. Because it gives a good raise by reacting with baking powder.
Instant Coffee – This ingredient is the heart of this mocha cupcakes recipe. To get a good coffee flavor in the cupcakes we are using instant coffee. It will provide a strong flavor of coffee in cupcakes. Although, you can use espresso powder if you don’t have instant coffee at home. But make sure to adjust the amount as per your taste.
Baking powder and baking soda – Baking powder and baking soda both are leavening agents. They help you to get a good rise.
Sugar – Sugar is needed to sweeten the mocha cupcakes. But if you want to omit the sugar for any health issues then it is perfectly ok. You can always sweeten your cupcakes with some chocolate sauce.
Butter – Try to use unsalted butter. Butter provides a nice texture for this recipe. But in case if you don’t have it at home you can use vegetable oil instead.
Sour Cream – Sour cream helps to make the mocha cupcakes very moist. But if you don’t have it on hand just replace it with an equal amount of plain yogurt or buttermilk.
Egg – Egg is one of the key ingredients of any baking project and it is a good practice to use large size room-temperature eggs.
Vanilla extract – Vanilla extract will make the mocha cupcakes more flavourful and delicious. But if you don’t have vanilla extract at home you can use vanilla essence or orange zest instead.
Semi-sweet/ Dark Chocolate Chips – To make the chocolate ganache you need some chocolate chips. Mocha cupcakes dipped with chocolate ganache – no one can resist this combo.
Heavy Cream – Heavy cream is needed for making whipped cream and chocolate ganache.
Measurements For Mocha Cupcakes
- 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup( 25 g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg large at room temp
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter or oil
- 2 tablespoon (43 g) melted chocolate
- 1/2 tablespoon instant coffee
Measurements For Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipped cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon icing sugar
How to Make Moist Mocha Cupcakes
Step 1
In a medium bowl mix hot water and instant coffee. Cool it completely and then mix all the wet ingredients- egg, melted butter, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract until they are just combined.
Step 2
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add sugar to this dry ingredients mixer and whisk together.
Step 3
Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and whisk together until they are just combined. Don’t overmix the mixture at this point.
Step 4
Line your cupcake pan with some cupcake liners and fill them with coffee cupcake batter.
Step 5
Bake at 350ºF for 16-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or the center is all set.
Step 6
Serve it with some whipped cream or buttercream on top.
How to Make Whipped Cream
Step 1
In a large bowl, take cold heavy cream. Whip the cream until stiff peaks are just about to form.
Step 2
Add in vanilla extract and icing sugar gradually until stiff peaks form.
Step 3
Make sure not to over-beat the cream otherwise it will become butter-like.
How to Decorate Mocha Cupcakes
Pipe the buttercream with your favorite nozzle. Top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered espresso bean. Dust with cocoa powder.
Pro Tips and Tricks
Shift All The Dry Ingredients
In baking, shifting the dry ingredients is a great practice. It helps not to overmix the batter. Because when you sift all the dry ingredients together, mixing the batter becomes super easy. So don’t skip this step as it will leave you with almost no lumps in your mocha cupcakes batter.
Measure Flour Correctly
This is a very common mistake not to measure the flour correctly. The best way to measure flour is to use a kitchen scale. But if you don’t have one, use a measuring cup and sift the flour onto it.
Use Room Temperature Eggs
For any baking recipe using room temperature eggs is a good practice. However, if you keep them in the refrigerator make sure to take them out 30 minutes before cooking.
Dont Overmix the Batter
This is a very important step to follow. To get a moist and fluffy mocha cake don’t overmix your batter. Because it leaves you with dense mocha cupcakes.
Mix the batter until they are just combined. Don’t worry if it has little lumps here and there. Eventually, the lumps will get dissolved when you bake the cupcakes.
Make It More Chocolate Rich
This step is solely for crazy chocolate lovers. Before decorating the mocha cupcakes with whipped cream you can coat them with some chocolate ganache. This simple step will make the mocha cupcakes more chocolaty and flavor-rich.
To make the chocolate ganache melt half a cup of chocolate chips with one-third cup of cream. Dip the top of the mocha cupcakes and then decorate them with whipped cream. You can also flavor the chocolate ganache with some vanilla or instant coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store Mocha Cupcakes?
You can enjoy mocha cupcakes as an afternoon snack or even for breakfast. No matter what time of the day you eat it they will always taste great.
Though they are quite easy to make, to save time you can make ahead some mocha cupcakes to enjoy them later. You can store them easily in an airtight box or a zip lock bag for 2 to 3 days. But if you plan to store them make sure not to decorate them with frosting.
Can I Freeze Mocha Chocolate Cupcakes?
There is nothing better than some freshly baked coffee cupcakes. But making coffee cupcakes every day may take some time. So what you can do is, make a big batch of coffee cupcakes and freeze them for another day. But make sure not to decorate them with frosting if you plan to freeze them.
This step is quite easy. Just place them on a plate and keep them in the freezer until fully frozen. Then put the frozen cupcakes in a ziplock bag and store them for 1 to 2 months in the freezer. When needed just thaw them overnight in the refrigerator, then heat up in the microwave.
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