Best Mocha Walnut Cupcakes With Dulce De Leche Frosting Recipes

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MOCHA WALNUT CUPCAKES



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This recipe for espresso coffee and walnut cupcakes that begin with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix, makes a great dessert treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French vanilla cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
24 walnut halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Place 1 1/2 cups walnut halves in food processor. Cover; process 10 seconds or just until finely ground (do not overprocess).
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, ground walnuts and 1 tablespoon of the coffee powder with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, whipping cream, vanilla and remaining 1 tablespoon coffee powder until well blended. Frost cupcakes. Top each with 1 walnut half. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

MOCHA FROSTING RECIPE



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Mocha Frosting is an easy frosting recipe! Make Mocha Buttercream Frosting with cocoa and coffee to frost chocolate cake or chocolate cupcakes or brownies - this recipe is so good.

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons instant coffee or instant espresso
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons (10 g) Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
6 cups (678g) powdered sugar
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
Milk or heavy whipping cream as needed for desired consistency ((1-3 tablespoons, approximately))

Steps:

  • Add the instant coffee or espresso to the hot water. Stir and let cool completely.
  • Whisk together cocoa and powdered sugar.
  • Cream butter in a very large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer until smooth, then slowly add sugar mixture. Add vanilla and salt. Mixture will be crumbly.
  • Add coffee mixture and mix until smooth, adding milk or cream as needed for desired consistency for piping or frosting.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cupcake, Calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 29 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

MOCHA-WALNUT MACARONS



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These mocha macarons perfectly capture the chocolate, nutty flavor of my favorite gourmet coffee. Store in an airtight container. -Christine Venzon, Peoria, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
Dash salt
1/3 cup superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 275°. Place confectioners' sugar, walnuts, cocoa and coffee in a food processor; process until finely ground and set aside., Add salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks. Gradually add superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Carefully fold in walnut mixture until blended., Pipe or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Air dry for 30 minutes before baking. Bake 18-20 minutes. Remove macaroons from baking sheet to a wire rack; cool completely. Remove from parchment; store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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