Cupcakes

1. • 220g all-purpose flour

   • 200g granulated sugar

   • 60g unsweetened cocoa powder

   • 2 teaspoons baking powder

   • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

   • 1/2 teaspoon salt

   • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 2 large eggs

   • 240ml buttermilk

   • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

   • 240ml hot coffee

Frosting

1. • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 450g powdered sugar

   • 60g unsweetened cocoa powder

   • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

   • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

1. Preheat oven to 175°C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add in the butter and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add in the buttermilk and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.

5. Gradually add the hot coffee and mix until just combined.

6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. For the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

8. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and continue to beat until fully combined.

9. Add in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk and beat until the desired consistency is reached. Add more milk as needed.

10. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake using a piping bag and decorate as desired.