Creamy Mocha Cupcakes for That Special 'Hit'

Name: Creamy Mocha Cupcakes for That Special 'Hit'
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 oz dark chocolate ((bittersweet)); 1 oz cocoa; ¾ cup Kahlua; 2 tbsp espresso coffee; 1 tbsp milk; 4.5 oz all-purpose flour; 5.25 oz sugar; ½ tsp sea salt; ½ tsp baking soda; 6 tbsp olive oil; 2 eggs; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup Kahlua; 3 tbsp espresso coffee; 3 oz dark chocolate; ½ tbsp butter ((unsalted)); 3 oz heavy cream; 5 egg whites; ⅔ cup sugar; 4 sticks butter ((unsalted)); rest of Kahlua blend from ganache; 1 tsp vanilla paste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

These cupcakes are PERFECT for this holiday season! They are rich, chocolaty, and rum-induced. My secret ingredient is Kahlua liqueur in the recipe, so check it out!

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:24:40 GMT