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Espresso Brownie Cupcakes

Espresso Brownie Cupcakes
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Espresso Brownie Cupcakes combine the bold, rich essence of espresso with moist, fudgy chocolate brownies in perfectly portioned cupcakes. This decadent dessert offers a luscious balance of deep coffee flavor and chocolate sweetness, ideal for parties, cozy nights, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup hot espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners. Measure and gather all ingredients to ensure smooth preparation.
  2. Melt Butter and Mix with Cocoa: Gently melt the unsalted butter, then whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and glossy, forming the chocolate base of the batter.
  3. Combine Espresso and Sugar: Stir the hot espresso or strong coffee into the cocoa mixture along with the granulated sugar, allowing the sugar to dissolve completely and infuse the coffee flavor.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated, then mix in the vanilla extract to create a silky, smooth batter.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, keeping the batter dense and fudgy.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Cool and Decorate: Remove cupcakes from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or decorating to maintain texture and prevent frosting from melting.

Notes

  • Use freshly brewed espresso for the richest coffee flavor.
  • Mix batter only until ingredients combine to avoid cakey cupcakes.
  • Check doneness a few minutes early to prevent overbaking.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Choose high-quality cocoa powder for intense chocolate taste.

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Keywords: espresso, brownie cupcakes, chocolate, coffee dessert, fudgy cupcakes, espresso brownies, chocolate cupcakes

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