Special Mocha Cupcakes

1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. baking cocoa
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. cold brewed coffee
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3 t. cider vinegar
3 t. vanilla extract

Mocha Frosting
3 T. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 T. milk chocolate chips
1/3 c. butter, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
1-2 T/ brewed coffee
1/2 c. chocolate sprinkles

In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, coffee, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix well.

Fill paper-lined muffin pans 3/4 full with batter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes before frosting.

Mocha Frosting:
Melt chips in a glass bowl for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth and add butter, powdered sugar and coffee. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes, and top with sprinkles (gently press them down).

Makes 1 dozen.

From Taste of Home magazine.

Groceries

• flour
• sugar
• baking cocoa
• baking soda
• salt
• eggs
• coffee
• vegetable oil
• cider vinegar
• vanilla extract
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• milk chocolate chips
• butter
• powdered sugar
• chocolate sprinkles