Moist chocolate cupcakes meet a creamy, coffee-infused mousse that’s light, airy, and dangerously addictive. The espresso kick makes it feel like breakfast, so no judgment if you eat three before noon. The balance of deep cocoa and smooth coffee flavors creates a dessert that tastes like pure bliss. Each bite delivers rich chocolate, silky mousse, and the perfect caffeine hit. These cupcakes look elegant but require minimal effort—because who has time for complicated desserts? Whip them up, devour them, and pretend you’ll share. Spoiler: You won’t.
Coffee Mousse Cupcakes
Fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy coffee mousse. A dessert that’s indulgent, caffeinated, and possibly your new addiction.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup brewed coffee cooled
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coffee Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cupcake)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Cupcake)
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Phosphorus: 6%
