Mocha Cupcakes

Submitted by Crunchycookie23

"Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 12 cupcakes
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup cold brewed coffee
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon brewed coffee
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate sprinkles

directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, coffee, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into coffee mixture until blended.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.
3. For frosting, in a microwave, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and coffee until smooth. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Top with sprinkles; gently press down.