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:
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- 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)
Cupcake Dessert
These look heavenly!!
Paula
You are killing me. These look so good!
Marina
These look Amazing! I featured you over at justsewsassy.com
-Marina
Handy Man, Crafty Woman
oooh, that looks SO yummy!
Katie's Nesting Spot
Oh stop I can't take all the deliciousness! I love chocolate and coffee and add some caramel...totally over the top! I'm going to be dreaming about these!
Brandy
Those look divine!!Brandy{Gluesticks}
Allison
Oh my, Oh my! I think I would be 1000 lbs if I baked like you do! lol
These look delicious and I love the added caramel on the bottom! YUM!
Thanks for linking up!
Cheryl
Oh my! These look incredible!
Liz
Yum, yum, yum! They're gonna start calling extra meetings just so your husband will bring in your goodies 🙂
nancycreative
These look and sound super-yummy!
Jill
Wow, those look am-a-zing! I will definetly be trying these next time I can find a good excuse 🙂 Thanks for joining the party!
Jill
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Sistergirl
Mmmm! Looks good!
Chiara
Absolutely decadent and delicious! Thanks for sharing this--I gained weight just reading it! ; )
Quilts and Cats
What a great recipe. Can't wait to get to the supermarket. My co-workers are going to LOVE these! Thank you.
wacki04@TheKing'sCourt IV
This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
wacki04@TheKing'sCourt IV
This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
~Rosanne
One word...YUM!
OK so a few more words...this would be delightful with my afternoon coffee.
thanks for sharing~
Mindy
One look at my thighs, and you'd know right off, that ganache and I gt along famously! Sounds yummy!
Jennifurla
These are just perfect
laughwithusblog
Oh. My. Goodness. It may be sin just to look at them! 🙂