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Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes

Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes That Will Elevate Your Dessert Game

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Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes are a delightful treat that elevates your dessert game with rich flavors and a luxurious cream filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Essential for rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Check freshness for effectiveness
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Can be omitted if using just baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt Use high-quality salt for best taste
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Consider brown sugar for deeper taste
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Both light and dark can be used
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil Can use melted coconut oil for a twist
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 cups brewed coffee (cooled) Use espresso for bolder taste
  • 0.5 cups milk Dairy-free options work well
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla
For the Coffee Cream Filling
  • 1 cups heavy cream Must be cold for effective whipping
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar Granulated sugar blended can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules Espresso powder can amp up intensity
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream Avoid boiling
  • 1 cups dark chocolate (chopped) Use high-quality chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • piping bag
  • cupcake liners

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for about 30 seconds.
  3. In a separate large bowl, blend the sugars with the oil until smooth. Incorporate the eggs, coffee, milk, and vanilla extract, stirring gently until combined.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until just moistened.
  5. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes. Allow to cool before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and coffee granules until stiff peaks form.
  8. Core each cooled cupcake to create space for the filling and reserve the tops.
  9. Pipe the whipped coffee cream into each cupcake and reattach tops.
  10. Heat the heavy cream for the ganache and pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  11. Drizzle ganache over each cupcake and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.

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