TOFFEE MOCHA CUPCAKES

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Chocolate, toffee and espresso make a mouthwatering concoction. The yummy sweets are perfect for any party or gathering. Make plenty, they'll go fast! -Brenda Melanin, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate toffee bits
FROSTING:
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons instant espresso granules
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk chocolate toffee bits

Steps:

  • Dissolve espresso granules in boiling water; cool. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with espresso mixture and mix well. Fold in toffee bits. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a large bowl, combine frosting and espresso granules. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with chocolate chips and toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Brian Welch
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These cupcakes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Hip Hop
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


rana abdurrahman
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I'm not a fan of frosting, but I really enjoyed the frosting on these cupcakes. It was light and fluffy.


Christine Githinji
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I love toffee and mocha, so I knew I would love these cupcakes. I was right! They were so delicious.


wasiullah afridi
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These cupcakes were really easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Natasha Chibz
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit. He and his friends loved them.


Kamal Poudel
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


weerkis
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Charles Kuria
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cupcakes were amazing!


Raja Ibrahim
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Asiphumze Matsheku
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The toffee flavor was really prominent and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Mujeeb Mughal
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I brought these cupcakes to a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Maqsood Khan
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These cupcakes were delicious! The toffee and mocha flavors were perfectly balanced.


Koda Handboy
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Naveed Writes
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These Toffee Mocha Cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were perfectly moist and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making them again.