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Toffee Mocha Cupcakes

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Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Mar. 31, 2022

Chocolate, toffee and espresso make a mouthwatering concoction. The yummy sweets are perfect for any party or gathering. Make plenty, they'll go fast! —Brenda Melanin, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Toffee Mocha Cupcakes

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Yield: 16 cupcakes
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk chocolate toffee bits
  • frosting:
    • 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
    • 2 teaspoons instant espresso granules
    • 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
    • 1/4 cup milk chocolate toffee bits
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Directions

  1. Dissolve espresso granules in boiling water; cool.
  2. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with espresso mixture and mix well. Fold in toffee bits.
  3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  4. In a large bowl, combine frosting and espresso granules. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with chocolate chips and toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 422 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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