CINNAMON MOCHA CUPCAKES

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Like to end a meal with a little something sweet? These chocolate cupcakes will do the trick for family and friends. This dessert is fast and fuss-free. - Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.