Coffee mocha cupcakes

• 2 cups caster sugar
• 1 3/4 cups plain flour 
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 large eggs 
• 1 cup whole milk 
• 1/2-cup vegetable oil 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• 3/4 cup boiling water 
• 1/4 cup coffee concentrate 

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees 
2. Line muffin tins with paper liners. 
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. set aside. 
4. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla to the bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium for 1 min. With a large spoon or spatula, stir in boiling water and coffee. Batter will be thin.
5. Fill liners 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 15-17 min. Remove cupcakes from tin to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely before frosting. 
   
   

Cafe' Butter cream Frosting 

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 
• 2 1/2 cups icing sugar 
• 2 tablespoons coffee concentrate 

Method

1. In a medium bowl, add the butter start to whip with a hand mixer on medium speed for 1 min. 
2. Add confectioners sugar 1/2 cup at a time, continuing to whip. Add coffee concentrate  and blend well. Ready to use immediately or refrigerate for later use.