Author Notes
Espresso infused chocolate cake topped with espresso buttercream —Oh Sweet Day!
Ingredients
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Chocolate Espresso Cake
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1 cup
granulated sugar
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3/4 cup
all purpose flour
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2 tablespoons
all purpose flour
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1/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons
unsweetened cocoa powder
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3/4 teaspoon
baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon
baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1
large egg, room temp
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1/2 cup
sour cream, room temp
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1/4 cup
canola oil
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1 tablespoon
vanilla extract
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1/2 cup
hot strong espresso
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Espresso Buttercream
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1 cup
unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups
powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon
heavy cream
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3 tablespoons
cooled espresso
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Garnish
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1/4 cup
crushed whoppers or other chocolate candies
Directions
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To prepare cupcake, preheat oven to 350F. Grease muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
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In a large bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Crack in the egg, spoon in the sour cream, and pour in the oil and the vanilla. Mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
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Pour in the hot espresso, and slowly mix until smooth and liquidy.
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Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, about halfway full. Transfer muffin tin to oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer muffin tin to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely.
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To prepare buttercream, beat butter for a few minutes in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Add powdered sugar and turn your mixer on low, beat until the sugar incorporates with the butter. Add heavy cream and espresso, beat on medium speed for another 3 minutes, or until buttercream becomes light and fluffy.
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Frost the cupcakes with the buttercream. Top with crushed candies.
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