Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes and Dark Chocolate Frosting | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## CUPCAKE
• 2 cup(s) granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup(s) dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup(s) whole milk
• 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1 cup(s) boiling water
• 1 tablespoon(s) instant espresso
• ## FROSTING
• 1 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup(s) vegetable shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) meringue powder
• 1/2 cup(s) dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa
• 2 pound(s) confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoon(s) cream or half and half