Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• ESPRESSO FROSTING:
• 11/3 all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 egg, at room temperature
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract