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Cappuccino & Chocolate Cupcakes

These cupcakes are packed with flavor and they bake up in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cappuccino and chocolate cupcakes recipe, cappuccino cupcakes
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 (13.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to make the batter)
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare the yellow cake mix as directed on the package.
  • In a small bowl, combine the instant coffee and 2 teaspoons of hot water. Stir until the coffee is fully dissolved. Add it to the cake batter along with the 4 ounces of chopped chocolate. Stir to combine.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Set a large bowl over (not in) a pot of barely simmering water. Add sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar to the bowl and whisk constantly until the mixture is frothy and the sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and transfer to a stand mixer. Beat on medium until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Increase the speed to high and beat until the whites form medium-stiff, glossy peaks, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or large Ziplock bag with the tip cut off. Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle finely grated chocolate on top.

Notes

If you don't drink coffee, pero makes a great substitute!

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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