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Receta Kahlua Chocolate Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting
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Ingredientes
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup Kahlua
- 2 tablespoons water, milk, or coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened but still cool
- ¾ cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Frosting
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1½ teaspoons espresso powder
- pinch salt
- 3½ to 4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted if lumpy)
- ⅓ cup (2/3 stick) butter, softened but still cool
- cocoa nibs or chocolate shavings, for garnish
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