SPICE CUPCAKES WITH MOCHA FROSTING

Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting image

Old-fashioned flavor comes through with the molasses, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in these light, fluffy cupcakes. The mocha frosting is a fresh touch that makes them extra special. -Sarah Vaughan, Waterville, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in the coffee, butter and vanilla until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with coffee beans and candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.