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Coffee Cupcakes with Coffee Caramel

Indulgent Coffee Cupcakes with Irresistible Coffee Caramel

Sierra Lane
Have you ever craved a blissful coffee fix that plays on your taste buds and sweet tooth at the same time? Well, let me introduce you to my favorite way to satisfy that craving: Coffee Cupcakes with Coffee Caramel!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 115 grams unsalted butter softened
  • 200 grams caster sugar
  • 100 grams dark muscovado sugar
  • 190 grams plain flour all-purpose
  • 30 grams cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 150 grams full-fat plain yoghurt
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 200 grams caster sugar
  • 100 ml double cream heavy
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 30 grams unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 115 grams unsalted butter softened
  • 200 grams icing sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 100 ml double cream heavy
  • 100 grams dark chocolate roughly chopped
  • 50 grams sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake cases. Dissolve the instant coffee granules in hot water. Cream together butter, caster sugar, and dark muscovado sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the dissolved coffee and yoghurt.
  • Sift together plain flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture. Spoon the batter into the cupcake cases and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the coffee caramel by dissolving the instant coffee in hot water. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the caster sugar until amber, then add butter, double cream, dissolved coffee, and salt, stirring until smooth.
  • Prepare the coffee buttercream by beating softened butter until creamy. Gradually add icing sugar, then mix in the dissolved coffee and a splash of double cream.
  • Assemble the cupcakes by piping coffee buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes and drizzling coffee caramel over the top.

Notes

  • Use digital scales for precise ingredient amounts.
  • Always dissolve instant coffee granules in hot water first.
  • Fold gently when combining dry and wet ingredients.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Experiment with instant espresso for a bolder coffee flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35g
Keyword baking, Coffee Caramel, Coffee Cupcakes, dessert
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