Espresso Fudge Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

I am a sucker for coffee flavored things and these cupcakes had the right amount of espresso flavor to satisfy my expectations in a magical fashion. I am not always a lover of frosting, but this chocolate cream cheese frosting was A-mazing and had such a rich flavor that i will definitely be using it again in the future. 

So much chocolate goodness! 

Cupcake Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp espresso powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter (half a stick)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

-Pre-heat oven to 350º

-Mix flour, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

-In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy

-Add in the vanilla and egg

-Slowly add the flour mixture and milk

-Stir in the chocolate chips

-Pour into cupcake liners in a cupcake pan and bake for 20 minutes

Frosting Ingredients:

• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tsp cocoa
• Splash of milk

-Melt the cream cheese a bit and add the vanilla slowly

-Slowly add sugar, cocoa, and milk

-spread on cooled cakes and top with chocolate chips or espresso beans if your are feeling fancy

You are now ready to enjoy cupcakes, which i have been told are a fantastic remedy to all maladies.

Happy Dough Punching!