MOCHA WALNUT CUPCAKES

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This recipe for espresso coffee and walnut cupcakes that begin with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix, makes a great dessert treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French vanilla cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
24 walnut halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Place 1 1/2 cups walnut halves in food processor. Cover; process 10 seconds or just until finely ground (do not overprocess).
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, ground walnuts and 1 tablespoon of the coffee powder with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, whipping cream, vanilla and remaining 1 tablespoon coffee powder until well blended. Frost cupcakes. Top each with 1 walnut half. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

Nazmul Riad
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The coffee flavor was subtle and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again!


Said Jamal
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I'm not a big fan of mocha, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The coffee flavor was subtle and the walnuts added a nice texture.


Krishna laykberl
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These cupcakes were delicious! I loved the coffee flavor and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Bliss ken
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry, and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend them.


major W
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I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they're always a hit at parties. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious.


Brian Walking
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


David Escalante
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday, and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he'd ever had.


Breanna__Bieghler
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These cupcakes were perfect for my daughter's birthday party. They were easy to make and decorate, and they were a big hit with the kids.


priyantha leelarathna
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I loved these cupcakes! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.


Ail Saw
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing.


MY LORD
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I wasn't sure how the coffee and chocolate flavors would go together, but they were surprisingly delicious! These cupcakes were a big hit at my potluck.


md simba
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The coffee flavor was subtle and the walnuts added a nice texture.


crazy jack YT cool 17 Heater
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I had a hard time finding walnut pieces, so I used chopped pecans instead. The cupcakes still turned out great!


sabi Bhai
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try them again with less sugar next time.


Mike Gable
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Delicious! I made these cupcakes for my family and they loved them.


Hopella Adams amioyistio
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I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cupcakes turn out perfect every time.


Dolon Mojumdar
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These mocha walnut cupcakes were a hit at my dinner party! The coffee flavor was rich and decadent, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these aga