Nothing like a nice Mocha to get you going!
This may not be your ordinary Mocha, it won’t spill, it’s not too hot but it’s just as delicious, maybe better that would have to do with the Coffee Frosting.
…..Coffee ice cream was a favorite of mine as a kid and I have to say one lick of this Coffee Frosting and oh the memories came flooding back. You see we typically had ice cream in the freezer at my house when I was growing up. Everyone wanted to babysit at our house. Yes they actually told us so. They liked that we had ice cream. (and my brother and I were also easy to babysit, so I’m told) So if you want your babysitters to keep coming back apparently the trick is to stock the freezer with ice cream. I would recommend two containers. One coffee, or coffee ripple or what ever they called it with the fudge swirl, and well the second container is up to you. Me, I like mint chip, peanut butter, chocolate…yea, I pretty much like them all.
That is my tip for the day.
How to keep a good babysitter…ice cream is the answer, and by the way it’s the answer to making your kids happy to, I use it all the time. Kids were mean, lets go inside and get some ice cream! Had to get a shot at the doctor, that calls for a milkshake. You see I don’t always reward things with ice cream, there are moments cookies and cupcakes are required 
Then again if there is no room in your freezer, make these! I’m sure the babysitter, you kids, neighbors and friends will all come over to enjoy them.
These Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee Frosting really start with these two wonderful ingredients. I kept this real simple so no excuses. You can whip up a batch really quick and if there are any extras, just call me over I’ll help you finish them.
Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee Frosting {printable recipe}
Coffee Cupcakes
2 1/3 cups First Street Chocolate Cake Mix
1/2 cup brewed Ambiance Classic Coffee (double strength then cooled)
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
2 T heavy cream
To brew double strength coffee Place two times the amount of coffee recommended. In this case I used 4 tablespoons Ambiance coffee with 12 oz water to be sure I made enough. Then I let the coffee cool, before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
Place cake mix, eggs, oil, cooled coffee and cream into bowl and mix on medium for 30 seconds or until all ingredients are combined. Place 3 tablespoons batter into each cupcake liner. I used a dark coated cupcake pan and baked these cupcakes at 325 degrees for 24 minutes.
I used white liners with brown polka dots, oh how I love all the cute cupcakes liners you can find everywhere.
I love how these cupcakes have a brownie like top when baked.
Coffee Frosting
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons coffee
2 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat butter with powdered sugar add in coffee and cream and vanilla.
This made plenty of frosting for 12 cupcakes so I piled it high and am not divulging if I just ate the rest of the frosting or not.
Dust cupcakes with powdered cocoa to garnish
Here is my quick video on how to frost these cupcakes
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That frosting looks FABULOUS, Diane!! Way better than normal coffee
Oh yes way better than just regular coffee
What a awesome recipe…Delicious dear..
Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
Oh these look perfect. Incorporating coffee, chocolate, and cupcakes in one = winner!
I was just telling hubby yesterday I would find a coffee inspired cupcake to make for him..perfect timing thanks!
glad I could help
What a great dessert!
Love the sound of that coffee frosting and your decorated cupcakes are so pretty.
I couldn’t believe it myself how wonderful it was!
I would love for you to link this recipe up to my Famous Linkz Party!
Hugs,
Heather aka Made Famous By
Oh I used to go through containers of coffee ice cream like nobody business! lol Love the pretty piping on these.
I really need to go get some coffee ice cream now
Coffee ice cream is a big favorite at our house. I can see why the kids wanted to babysit at your house, ice cream makes everyone happy. Cupcakes like these too! They sound wonderful and look so pretty:)
Thanks Raina, Ice cream sure does make everyone happy:)
This is seriously my dream cupcake. I love coffee flavored desserts!
yea I’ll be making these again and again for sure, they are easy and yummy!
omg look amazing. Going to pin it
Thanks Alison!
These look AMAZING! Maybe a dumb question, but in the frosting it calls for coffee. Is it 2 Tbsp of coffee grounds or 2 Tbsp of already made (liquid) coffee? Thanks! Can’t wait to try these.
I’m intrigued by the coffee frosting, I’m not a fan of coffee in desserts I only like tiramisu but this might change when I try this cupcakes
You’ll have to give it a try and tell me what you think
as I mentioned I’m not a coffee drinker and I love it.
These look divine! I love your frosting.
Thank you so much!
A good way to keep babysitters, huh? I don’t think I’d want to leave the house if I had those yummy cupcakes!
it’s like the secret no one new about
until now.
These are seriously dreamy!
Thank you Jessica!
Omg, these look absolutely amazing, I love your piped icing, Happy Baking.
Thanks Hani
You had me at mocha then you threw that into a cupcake??? Yes, I will take a few dozen!
LOL, you are so sweet!
Oh Pleeeeeease! I NEED one of those cupcakes right now.
sorry I ate them all
You are a master froster. I’m bring a pastry bag to Camp so you can teach me your skills. These cupcakes look divine
deal
I can only hope I’m not leaving typos like my last comment all over the internets
Haha!
didn’t even notice
LOL totally knew what you meant!
They look adorable & yummy! Cute liners too.
Oh my gosh these are amazing. YUM! I just posted a cupcake recipe too. Pinning this for sure
Wow – they look delicious. Wonderful pictures!! I would love one, or two, or three!
Oh my goodness! These cupcakes are just too much!! I LOVE the coffee frosting.
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I absolutely love mocha.. mm this would go great with hot coffee!
what tip did u use for the swirl? lovely
thanks
I used a 2D tip on these cupcakes.
I have never heard of that cake mix. Can any chocolate cake mix be used? I am not a coffee drinker, but am seriously addicted to coffee ice cream! I can’t wait to make these cupcakes.
Yes Debbie you can use any cake mix. I only made 12 so if you make 24 adjust the coffee accordingly.
Happy Baking!
How many cupcakes does this make? Just 12?
yes this made 12, per the package directions. If you use another type of cake mix that makes 24 just adjust the proportions of coffee accordingly.
Which cream are you talking about? (looks so yummy!!!!) thanks for the recipe
sorry about that heavy cream
Thanks for your reply!!
Your cupcakes look so so gorgeous! I love mocha cupcakes
Thanks Rosie
These look delicious!!
Thanks Michelle