Mocha Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2 cup(s) granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup(s) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 cup(s) sour cream
• 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 5 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoon(s) ground coffee
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 3/4 cup(s) strong black coffee
• 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350. Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.


2. In a large bowl cream together the sugar, butter, and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Mix in the sour cream.


3. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, cocoa, ground coffee, and salt.


4. In a measuring cup combine the coffee and vanilla.


5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the coffee mixture. Mix thoroughly.


6. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cupcakes comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan.