This week starts a month long cupcake challenge
over at Hoosier Homemade.
I love reading her blog and seeing the amazing
treats that she bakes.I just HAD:-) to participate in this fun challenge.
The theme of the month is summer time, and
this week the challenge was to create a flavor
that says summer to you.I had so many different ideas for cupcakes
running through my brain.
Blackberry, peach, lime, coconut, watermelon, cobbler, blueberry…
It was hard to choose just one!
But in the end, the one flavor that I love to have in the summer
is a White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks.
(actually I go back and forth between the caramel frapp too)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 193Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 84mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
over at Hoosier Homemade.
I love reading her blog and seeing the amazing
treats that she bakes.I just HAD:-) to participate in this fun challenge.
The theme of the month is summer time, and
this week the challenge was to create a flavor
that says summer to you.I had so many different ideas for cupcakes
running through my brain.
Blackberry, peach, lime, coconut, watermelon, cobbler, blueberry…
It was hard to choose just one!
But in the end, the one flavor that I love to have in the summer
is a White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks.
(actually I go back and forth between the caramel frapp too)
I figured, why couldn’t I capture that in cupcake form???
And in order to really get the essence of the drink…
I just had to go have one.
It was for research purposes…honest…
and I needed a green straw:-)
After thoroughly finishing my research,
(yes, it was tasty on a very hot summer day)
I went and bought the necessary items to makeĀ these
White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Cupcakes.
These smelled soooooo good baking!
White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Cupcakes
Yield:
24 cupcakes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Mocha Latte Cupcakes topped with a White Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup International Delight Mocha Latte drink mix
For the White Chocolate Frosting
- 6 ounces white baking chocolate (chopped up)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 24 cupcake liners in pans.
- In a large mixing bowl dissolve the mocha drink mix in the hot water. Add the rest of the cake ingredients and beat on low for 1 minute. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely.
- Stir white chocolate and whipping cream in a small saucepan on low heat until melted and smooth. Cool.
- Add to the butter, sugar, and vanilla and beat on high until light and fluffy. (anout 5 minutes)
- Frost cupcakes. Drizzle with chocolate before serving if desired. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 193Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 84mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
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Now to start thinking about next weeks themed cupcake????
Where do you find the International Mocha Latte drink mix?
I believe I found it in the same aisle that you would find coffee. I hope you are able to find it or something similar.
I found a mocha cappuccino drink mix, I’m wondering if that will work?
That sounds like the one I used. It’s ok if it’s a different brand.
Is the drink mix supposed to be powdered because i have a liquid kind so would i still need the hot water
Yes, it is a powder that you dissolve in the 1 cup of hot water. If you have a liquid coffee, just substitute a cup of that for the water and instant coffee mix.
The cupcakes turned out great the only thing was that they were very sticky so do u think i should reduce the amount of coffee and if so how much
Well makes sense now! HAHA I just made this with the liquid drink form, and they turned out okay, but I’m sure the flavoring would be stronger with the powder.
I’m new to baking, and how do you know when your icing is done? I think I’m over blending it… is that even possible?
I’m glad the cupcakes turned out. The frosting should start to look like a Cool Whip consistency. This frosting is soft, but you should be able to pipe it onto the cupcakes. I always whip mine on high for 4-5 minutes.
where can I find the international delight mocha latte drink mix in stores?
I bought it at Walmart in the coffee aisle. I have seen it at Target and Meijer as well. Most grocery stores should have it too. If you can’t find the white chocolate, any flavor of the International Delight would work.
for the frosting are you using the whisk attachment or the paddle attachment to beat the chocolate with the butter and such ?
I have actually used both to make this frosting at different times. If you have the wire whisk attachment, that one would work great to really whip the frosting.
I love this delicious recipe, Jocelyn….and it’s so fun with the little straws! Pinned!!
oops email correction
I am so glad to hear how much you liked the cupcakes. That frosting is soooo good!!!
Hello Jocelyn,
Thank you for the wonderful cupcake recipe! I did not have the mocha flavored coffee in the house so substituted French Vanilla Cappuccino.. delish! The frosting was the perfect compliment for the cakes! I made mini-cupcakes for a baby shower!
Thank you again!
Made this into a layer cake and wasn’t all that impressed with the flavor. For some reason my sister and I kept thinking it tasted like cereal, but couldn’t put our finger on what kind. :-\ The butter cream was by far the best part of this recipe.
I’m sorry to hear you didn’t like the flavor. You might like it better made with a chocolate cake…I have done that with coffee in place of the water/mocha mix, and I think that tastes great. Isn’t that frosting the best though? One of my favs too š
Love these, Jocelyn! Pinned!
They look soooo yummy! I want to try this recipe for sure:) I found you over on LambAround,
Foodista Cookbook Giveaway
http://galexicupcakes.blogspot.com/2010/12/first-ever-giveaway.html
Stopping by from LambAround! My husband would looove those cupcakes. I was just about to show him this post and decided against it cause then he’d MAKE me make them! Saving the post for future use, though š
Kimra
http://crafty-cove.blogspot.com
Found your link from the Lamb around blog. If those cupcakes are even half as good as they look I have got to try making some!
These look delicious…I think I’ve found my next baking project!
These cupcakes look so delicious! Mocha Frappuccino is my favorite drink at Starbucks. I can’t wait to try them.
Thanks!
Looks so good!
Thanks for sharing!!
I’ll have one now! Thanks for sharing your yummy creation at It’s Party Time Thursday at PonyTails&FishScales!
Oh yum! These look and sound delicious. I love just about anything Starbucks.
Thanks for linking up to the āCheap Thrills Thursdayā party at Black Kats Design. I hope you had fun and will join in again next Thursday!
Kat
http://www.BlackKatsDesign.blogspot.com
Ahhhhh! You had me at ‘Starbucks’!!! These look so tasty!
These look amazing! Can’t wait to make them, thanks for sharing š
OHHH YUMMM!! Thank you so much for sharing these! I’m so going to have to whip some up!! I love this idea! I am happy to be your newest follower of your delightful blog and would love to have you as a friend at FFD!! Happy Monday to you and yours!
~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~
Yummmm, my two favorite things Starbucks and cupcakes! Delicious!!
Wow, these looks amazing! The straws are the cutest little accessory!
This is so clever! I’m a fan of anything Starbucks and am now looking forward to making these for my hubby’s upcoming birthday š
Hey I’m just stopping by from SS! Now I’m your newest follower! You had me at the words Starbucks and Cupcakes! I’m going to have to try and make these. That is my Hubbies favorite latte!
OMG all I have to say is YUM!!!
Hi! I’m your newest follower from Spotlight Saturday! Those cupcakes look amazing! You could start you own line and sell them.
Would love it if you’d come visit and follow back too. š
Lisa xoxo
http://RaisingFutureLeaders.blogspot.com
Wow, I love Starbucks and these cupcakes look just like a Starbucks drink in cupcake form! They’re beautiful and I bet they taste amazing! Great job, and thanks for entering them into my Mystery Box Cupcake Challenge! š
Can you believe I’ve never been to a Starbucks, but I have bought their bagged coffee at Krogers. I would have no idea what to order. That drink and cupcake sound soooooo good! I might have to finally make a trip to a Starbucks!!! Ha! Hope y’all have a great weekend!
I am Glad To have found your great blog! Happy Friday Follow Organic Girl andTodays Diva
YUM!!!! I think I may have to try that cause white chocolate mocha latte is my FAVORITE.
Following you now from Life as a Wife’s hop, and I see you are taking part it Hoosier’s cupcake competetion as well! These look excellent, I’m adding it to my list ‘to try.’ :O)
Hi
I’m a new follower…you have a lovely blog…come and follow me at makeupthoughts.blogspot.com
Dee
Those look good!
Sarah
http://craftingandcreativity.blogspot.com/
Yummy! My favorite!
Oh my gosh I love this! That’s my drink of choice too! Hope your cuppycakes win. š
Oh yummy! This cupcake looks delicious.
Oh my goodness, that looks amazing! I have a major chocolate/coffee craving coming on now! lol! I am going to be making this along with the Mocha Oreo Cheesecake. It should be a sin to post such amazing recipes back to back because it just makes you drool on your keyboard. š
I am new to your blog and love it! I would love if you stopped by my blog and followed me.
Blessings,
Maggie
http://www.foreverfindingmybliss.blogspot.com
Visiting from NFF!
I wanted to participate in the cupcake challenge but I didn’t think I would be able to do very good, so I decided I would just observe. Your cupcake is really good! I might have to make it and taste it!!
Zig-Zags and Polka Dots
http://zigzagsandpolkadots.blogspot.com/
I think I’ve fallen in love with your blog! You are my new favorite!
This is awesome! SOOOO happy I found you from Frugal Free Gal!
I can’t wait to read more!!!!
I would love for you to come and join my new blog network! Come and visit Mama’s Little Nestwork and join a great group of bloggers!
Mama Hen
Happy Follow Friday, I’m your newest follower š Have to tell you these cupcakes look amazing! All of your goodies too. I envy you creative bakers! I’m lucky if a batch of “just add water” muffins come out okay.
FourthGradeNothing.com
these came out so cute!! š
-Jackie
http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/
That looks so YUMMY!!
Oh my!! Those look so good! I could just eat that frosting by the spoonful!
Yum!! Thanks so much for joining the Cupcake Challenge!
~Liz
These look so yummy! I’m your newest follower from Friday Follow!
http://lolaviebyamber.blogspot.com
Mmm, these look good. I’ll be printing out this recipe for sure. I’m entered in that contest too and there are lots of great entries there already. Since yours happen to use white chocolate I thought I’d point you in the direction of another cupcake challenge going on this month with the theme ingredient of, you guessed it, white chocolate. These would be a perfect entry there! The site for that challenge is:
http://www.sweetestkitchen.com/2010/08/mystery-box-cupcake-challenge-2/
I actually won last month so there’s no pressure on me since I’m not eligible to win again, so I’ll happily promote it to any and all cupcake bakers out there!
These lovelies look and sound de-lish! š