Layers of chocolate and caramel drizzles turn these easy Caramel Mocha Cupcakes into a decadent treat. Delicious way to enjoy a coffee drink in a fun cupcake.
Prepare to be led astray. From your diet that is.
These easy chocolate cupcakes will definitely have you coming back for another one in a hurry.
When I bake cupcakes or cakes, I just can't do plain. It's not in my nature to make a plain cupcake with plain frosting. Yes, I know that's what some people want.
If you are reading this and shaking your head yes at this statement. I have options in the recipe for you, so keep reading.
Last week I had to make a dessert for a meeting that my husband was going to. The idea for the ultimate chocolate cupcake has been swirling around in my head ever since I had a caramel mocha at our local coffee shop.
Every time I get a specialty coffee drink, I like to turn it into a fun cupcake at some point. That's how these Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups, these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes, and these Toffee Mocha Cupcakes all happened.
Any time there is a meeting or event, I try to use that as an excuse to bake all the crazy ideas I have in my head. As much as I love sweets, I just can't eat too many of them anymore. The older I get, the slower my metabolism gets. It's no fun!
How to make Caramel Mocha Cupcakes:
Mix together a dark chocolate cake mix, a package of instant chocolate fudge pudding, eggs, oil, and cooled coffee in a large mixing bowl. You will not taste the coffee in these cupcakes. When you add coffee to chocolate baked goods, it enhances the chocolate flavor more.
Spoon the cupcake batter evenly into 24 cupcake liners. Bake the cupcakes and then let them cool completely.
Stir together some dark chocolate chips and hot heavy whipping cream until it is smooth and creamy. Let it cool for a few minutes before spooning it onto the tops of the cooled cupcakes. Let the chocolate set.
Mix up a batch of this Salted Caramel Frosting to swirl on top of the cupcakes. An icing bag and icing tip 1M will create an easy bakery style swirl on your cupcakes.
Serve these sweet Caramel Mocha Cupcakes with extra caramel drizzles and chocolate covered coffee beans, if desired.
One bite and you will declare these the best chocolate cupcakes around.
If you like these Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes, be sure to check out these cupcake recipes:
- S'mores Frappuccino Cupcakes - a graham cracker crust and marshmallow frosting make these chocolate cupcakes so delicious
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Cupcakes - cherries and chocolate chips add a fun surprise to these easy cupcakes
- Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes - the hidden Oreo cookie and fluffy chocolate frosting on these sweet peanut butter cupcakes will satisfy your sweet tooth
- Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes from Wishes and Dishes - the sweet peanut butter frosting on these cupcakes is packed with chocolate chips and M&M candies. Yum!
- Chai Latte Cupcakes from A Spicy Perspective - these sweet spice cupcakes with spiced cream frosting are a delicious treat for parties
Caramel Mocha Cupcakes recipe and video:
Recipe
Caramel Caffe’ Mocha Cupcakes
Layers of chocolate and caramel drizzles turn these easy Caramel Mocha Cupcakes into a decadent treat. Delicious way to enjoy a coffee drink in a fun cupcake.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 - 15.25 ounce dark chocolate cake mix
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant chocolate fudge pudding
- 1 cup cooled coffee
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup oil
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 batch Salted Caramel Frosting
- caramel topping
- 24 chocolate covered coffee beans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Place 24 cupcake liners in 2 - 12 count muffin pans.
- Mix the cake mix, pudding mix, coffee, eggs, and oil in a large bowl.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
- Microwave the heavy cream for 30 seconds. Pour on top of the chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minutes. Stir until melted and creamy. If needed, heat again for 15 seconds.
- Let the chocolate cool until it is thick enough to spread. Place a spoonful on top of each cooled cupcake and spread it out. Let the chocolate set.
- Use a piping bag and icing tip 1M to swirl the frosting on top of the cupcakes. Serve with extra caramel drizzles and chocolate covered coffee beans, if desired. Store in a sealed container.
Notes
*To make the cupcakes a little more plain, use water in place of the coffee and skip the chocolate topping and extra caramel drizzles.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 435Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 4gSugar: 35gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
(Original photo from January 2011)
Melissa
Uh-oh, now you've done it.
Here I've been craving cupcakes. As if watching "Cupcake Wars" didn't increase that, now you post a recipe for chocolate-coffee cupcakes?!
These do sound fabulous. Thanks for sharing the recipe and the beautiful pictures!
Happy iFellowship day!
Lynda
Absolutely wonderful recipe. I will be making this one and soon. lol
Have a blessed day.
Megan
You temptress, you! Look at all those delicious layers!!
The Answer Is Chocolate
Oh you are in SO much trouble! Or I am. Either way...impromptu feature...right now at my place!
Katie
mmmmmmmm! Jocelyn this would be one to tempt me from my diet!
BESOS LYNN
YOU ARE EVIL! ARE YOU KIDDING ME, DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE ROLOS? WELL, I DO, AND NOW I MUST TRAVEL IN THE SNOW TO WALMART TO GET A NEW BAG TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS CREATION, THANKS A LOT, NO REALLY THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!
BESOS,LYNN
Theresa
These look so good! Love the combo of chocolate, caramel and coffee 🙂
Happy iFellowship Day!
21st Century Housewife©
These look gorgeous, and I love the idea of the rolo inside - yummy!
Mary
These are totally speaking my language. Yowza!! I think a snow day is a perfect day to make a batch don't you??
Cranberry Morning
It must be time for me to eat a cupcake. This is the first photo that caught my eye on 'What's Cookin' Wednesday' ! 🙂 Looks amazing.
UtahMillers
These look heavenly! Question for you. Could I make the frosting without the coffee and still get a wonderful taste? My husband is a fan of coffee, but me not so much.
THANKS!
utahmiller@gmail.com
Seams Inspired
Goodness...I think these just might be worth the extra time on WiiFit! ;o) They look incredibly decadent and delicious. Thanks for sharing. Happy iFellowship! :o)
Katie @ This Chick Cooks
Yum! Your recipes always look delicious!
Jo
These look amazing! Since there is coffee in the concoction can I have them for breakfast? 🙂 Yum.
Jo
Jen
Oh that sounds wonderful! I'm drooling as I'm reading this!
jen @ messhalltobistro.blogspot.com
Chrystie
Am I ever in trouble!!! 🙂
AliLilly
Oh. My. Heavens. I'm am IN LOVE!!!!
Stephanie
oh my, what a dangerous (and oh, so cute!) blog you have!
Visiting you from Seeds of Faith - Happy iFellowship!
Kara
seriously....delish!
love and life ♥
This looks AMAZING!!!! I wish you could deliver one to me right now!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I can't wait to make it & blow the socks off of everyone! xx