CINNAMON MOCHA CUPCAKES

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
2/3 cup(s) sugar
1 - egg
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
3/4 cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 cup(s) baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 cup(s) strong brewed coffee, room temperature
3 tablespoon(s) buttermilk
1 cup(s) chocolate frosting
3/4 teaspoon(s) instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon(s) hot water

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Place the frosting in a bowl. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; stir into frosting until smooth. Frost cupcakes.