Ingredients
– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour builds the structure
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 large egg at room temperature
– 1/4 cup buttermilk at room temperature
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
– 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur enhances moisture and flavor
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons simple syrup
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar creates creamy texture
Instructions
1-How to Prepare the Perfect Mini Kahlua Cupcakes: Ready to get baking? Making Mini Kahlua Cupcakes is as easy as following a few straightforward Replacing steps, and youβll end up with treats that wow everyone. Start by preheating your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and lining a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners itβs that simple kickoff!
2-Mixing the Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt for even distribution. Then, in a medium bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, coffee liqueur, and vanilla extract until theyβre all mixed up nicely. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and fold gently until just combined no need to overdo it!
3-Baking and Syrup Application: Spoon about 2 teaspoons of batter into each mini muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full. Pop them in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once cooled, combine the coffee liqueur and simple syrup, poke the cupcakes with a toothpick, and brush on the syrup for extra moisture.
4-Creamy Frosting and Finishing Touches: For the frosting, cream the softened butter for about a minute, then beat in the powdered sugar, coffee liqueur, and vanilla extract until itβs fluffy this takes 2-3 minutes and makes the perfect topping. Frost your cupcakes and serve them up; theyβll store covered in the fridge for freshness.
Last Step:
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β To make simple syrup, boil 1/4 cup water, add 2 tablespoons sugar, stir until dissolved, simmer 2-3 minutes, then cool completely.
βοΈ Cupcakes can be frozen before applying coffee liqueur syrup.
π Serve only to adults due to alcohol content in coffee liqueur.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 1 g
