Recipe overview
*Full recipe below in recipe card*
Make the cupcakes:
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Add egg, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Add hot coffee.
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Divide the batter between six lined muffin cups.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the cupcakes have puffed up and a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean.
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Make the vanilla buttercream frosting:
Combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
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Assemble:
Pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake. Topped with sprinkles or chocolate shavings.
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