Coffee Cupcakes

If you love coffee, you are going to love these cupcakes. The flavor of coffee is like non-other, especially when you combine it with a sweet coffee-flavored frosting.
The recipe is very simple and easy. The oil and water create a very light and airy cupcake, which honestly makes it almost impossible to eat just one. So, I highly recommend making more than you think you need because these do get over quickly.

Ingredients and substitutes

Flour – I use regular all-purpose flour, plain flour (maida) for most of my cakes and cupcakes. Since it is easily available and usually always on hand in most households.Canola oil – Any cooking oil will work, as long as it has no flavor. That way it won’t affect the flavor of the cupcakes. For example, olive oil has a strong olive oil taste and smell, which we definitely don’t want.Sugar – I prefer to use white sugar so it won’t alter the color of my cupcakes. And yet, feel free to use the same amount of light brown sugar. But, I would not recommend using dark brown sugar.Eggs – We have only one egg in this batch, so make it a good large egg.Buttermilk – You can make buttermilk at home and it takes just five minutes. Here’s how to make homemade buttermilk in 5 mins.Hot water – This makes the cake texture lighter, which works perfectly for dessert-style cakes.

Step by step instructions

Cupcakes

Preheat the oven at 160 C / 325 F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. And set aside.In the bowl of a stand mixer, with the whisk attachment, whip the egg with sugar until light and fluffy.Gradually add the oil, followed by the coffee, water, and vanilla extract.Lastly, add the flour mix (continue to use the whisk attachment) to ensure you have a smooth batter (don’t over-mix).Divide the batter between 12 to 15 cupcake liners.Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Coffee buttercream

In the bowl of a stand mixer, with the paddle attachment, cream butter, whipping cream, salt, vanilla extract, and coffee powder until smooth.Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Once all the powdered sugar is in, continue to whip for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.