Black Cocoa Cupcakes
A perfect party treat or after school snack! Our Black Cocoa Cupcakes blend the flavors of our PapaNicholas French Vanilla with deep, dark chocolate. A fun, delicious nibble for all the little goblins in your neighborhood!
Ingredients:
Black Cocoa Cupcakes
- ½ c. + 2 tbsp. black cocoa powder (60g)
- 3 oz. freshly brewed PapaNicholas French Vanilla espresso (90g)
- ¾ c. vegetable oil (150g)
- 1 c. sugar (200g)
- 2 eggs*
- ½ c. + 2 tbsp. sour cream *(150g)
- 1 ½ c. all purpose flour (180g)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
*indicates ingredient should be at room temperature before starting
Black Cocoa Buttercream
- ¾ c. unsalted butter (170g)
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2½ c. powdered sugar (300g)
- ¼ c. black cocoa powder (24g)
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- candy eye sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line a muffin tin with 12 parchment liners. Start brewing PapaNicholas French Vanilla espresso.
Chocolate Cupcakes
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the black cocoa powder and hot espresso until no lumps remain.
Step 2: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil, sugar, egg, sour cream, and cocoa-espresso mixture. Whisk the mixture together until well combined and smooth.
Step 3: Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together just until no flour streaks remain.
Step 4: Distribute the cupcake batter evenly between the six liners. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
Black Cocoa Buttercream
Step 1: In a small bowl with a hand mixer, beat together the butter and salt for 1 minute.
Step 2: Slowly beat in all of the powdered sugar until combined.
Step 3: Add in the cocoa powder and heavy cream. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy. If the buttercream seems too thick, add in ~½ tbsp. heavy cream until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 4: Once the cupcakes have cooled, transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with your tip of choice. Frost the cupcakes, top with Halloween candy eye sprinkles.
Serve and Enjoy! Don’t forget to snap a pic & tag #papanicholascoffee