Devil's Food Cupcakes

Indulge in this recipe for Devil's food cupcakes with dark chocolate frosting. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any celebration. via @ Erren & # 39; s Kitchen

ingredients
For cupcakes:

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder


• ½ cup of light brown sugar


• 1 teaspoon of instant coffee


• 1 cup of hot water


• 1 stick softened butter plus something to soak


• ¾ cups of sugar super or granular


• 1½ cup flour


• Lič teaspoon salt


• ½ teaspoon of baking powder


• ½ teaspoons of baking soda


• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract


• 2 eggs at room temperature

To freeze:

• ½ cup butter softened


• Softened 4 tablespoons cream cheese


• 4 ounces of melted dark chocolate (see recipe notes)


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• Optional teaspoon of salt as desired (to cut sweetness)


• ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder


• 1½ cup powdered sugar sifted


• Staining Black Food Gel (if applicable)

instructions
For cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C.


2. Combine cocoa powder, instant coffee, brown sugar and hot water in a mixing bowl. Set aside.


3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.

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