Mocha Fudge Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

•     2/3 cup granulated white sugar
•     1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
•     1/3 cup dutch process cocoa powder
•     1/2 teaspoon baking powder
•     1/2 teaspoon baking soda
•     1/4 teaspoon salt
•     1/3 cup buttermilk OR 1/3 cup whole milk mixed with 1 teaspoon vinegar
•     1 large egg
•     2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•     3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
•     3/4 teaspoon espresso powder
•     1/3 cup boiling water

Chocolate Espresso Buttercream Frosting

•     1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
•     2 cups powdered sugar
•     1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
•     1 tablespoon espresso powder
•     4-6 tablespoons cream, half & half or milk
•     1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Glaze Drizzle

•     1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
•     1 tablespoon unsalted butter
•     1 teaspoon light corn syrup
•     1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Vanilla Espresso Buttercream Frosting

•     1/4 cup (1/2 stick/4 tablespoons) butter, softened
•     1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
•     1 tablespoon cream, half & half or milk
•     1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (use imitation vanilla for a pure white color)
•     1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
•     pinch salt (omit if using salted butter)

Garnish

•     chocolate covered espresso beans

Instructions:

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