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Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes

Irresistible Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes You’ll Adore

These Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes combine moist chocolate cake with light coffee cream filling and glossy chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cake flour for lighter texture
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Try Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper taste
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not substitute with baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Either light or dark works
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil or unsalted butter works
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee Espresso for stronger taste
  • 1/2 cup Milk Non-dairy milk is suitable for lactose intolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract is best
For the Coffee Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy whipping cream can be used
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the filling
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee Granules Espresso powder can be substituted
For the Ganache Topping
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Choose high-quality chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Creates a smooth finish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Sharp knife or cupcake corer
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the sugars and oil until blended, then add eggs, coffee, milk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and coffee granules until stiff peaks form. Pipe into a piping bag.
  8. Core the centers of each cooled cupcake and fill with the whipped coffee cream.
  9. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over the chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the cupcakes and let it set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, chill your mixing bowl for whipping cream and avoid overmixing the batter.

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