Dark Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cupcakes

01 - 60 g unsalted butter, softened
02 - 50 g granulated sugar
03 - 55 g light brown sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 36 g dark cocoa powder
09 - 60 g sour cream
10 - 90 ml whole milk
11 - 30 ml coffee syrup
12 - 125 g plain flour

→ Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting

13 - 170 g cream cheese, softened
14 - 60 g unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 30 ml coffee syrup
17 - 55 g light brown sugar
18 - 420 g powdered sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a standard cupcake tin with 10 paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat until pale and fluffy.
03 - Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Add salt, baking soda, and dark cocoa powder. Scrape down the bowl for even mixing.
04 - Blend in the sour cream thoroughly, then add milk and coffee syrup. Mix at low speed to avoid splashing.
05 - Add flour and mix until just combined, ensuring no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling them approximately two-thirds full. Bake for 18–20 minutes at 175°C, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool entirely before frosting.
08 - In a clean large bowl or stand mixer, beat cream cheese and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and coffee syrup. Scrape down the bowl.
09 - Mix in light brown sugar, then add powdered sugar one cup at a time until desired creamy and pipeable consistency is achieved.
10 - Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large closed star tip or alternate tip as desired. Pipe generous swirls of frosting atop cooled cupcakes. Optionally, garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
11 - Serve immediately or store cupcakes at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to several days. For a softer texture, allow chilled cupcakes to come to room temperature before enjoying.

# Notes:

01 - A jumbo closed star piping tip produces a decorative finish for the frosting.
02 - Cupcakes retain best texture when brought to room temperature prior to serving after refrigeration.

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