Baking · serves 2

Cappuccino Cupcakes

Coffee paste in the batter and again in the frosting. Properly bitter, not vaguely coffee-ish.

45 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp instant coffee + 1 tbsp hot water
  • 80ml sunflower oil
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 125g yogurt
  • 120ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 180g plain flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Frosting: 2 tsp coffee + 1 tbsp hot water, 200g butter, 200g icing sugar, 40g dark chocolate melted

Method

  1. Mix the coffee and hot water into a thick paste.
  2. Whisk oil, sugar, yogurt, milk, vanilla and the coffee paste until smooth.
  3. Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to a batter.
  4. Cases three-quarters full. 180°C for 20 minutes — a toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not bone dry.
  5. Cool completely.
  6. Cream butter and icing sugar until pale, then beat in the second coffee paste and the melted chocolate.
  7. Pipe or spread.

Questions people ask about Cappuccino Cupcakes

How long does Cappuccino Cupcakes take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Cappuccino Cupcakes?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Cappuccino Cupcakes ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Cappuccino Cupcakes vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Cappuccino Cupcakes?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Cappuccino Cupcakes?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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