Coffee lovers, this one’s for you! Do you enjoy coffee-flavored desserts, or do you stick to drinking your espresso? ☕🍫
🍰 Mini Mocha Espresso Cake ☕🍫
A delightful combination of rich chocolate and bold espresso, these mini cakes are perfect for coffee enthusiasts. Small in size but big in flavor, they’re a treat that will perk up any day! ✨
🍰 Ingredients (Makes 6 Mini Cakes):
For the Cake Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 cup brewed espresso, cooled
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Espresso Buttercream:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp brewed espresso, cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
Chocolate shavings
Coffee beans (optional)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
Prepare the Batter:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini cake pan or muffin tin.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the espresso and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Bake the Mini Cakes:
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans or muffin cups.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Make the Buttercream:
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well.
Add the brewed espresso and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
Frost the Cakes:
Spread or pipe the espresso buttercream onto the cooled mini cakes.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and coffee beans for an elegant touch.
🍴 Serve & Enjoy:
Perfect for a coffee break or dessert, these Mini Mocha Espresso Cakes are a bite-sized indulgence that will satisfy your coffee and chocolate cravings!