Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes Vegan Recipe 455

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 (12-cup) cupcake pans with 14 cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk coconut milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and espresso powder. Pour wet mixture into dry; whisk until just combined. Fill liners about two-thirds full with batter. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out dry, with a few crumbs clinging to it. Let cool. Make frosting: With a mixer, beat shortening smooth. On low, add vanilla and confectioners' sugar and beat to incorporate. Add espresso liquid 1 Tbsp at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency and flavor. Increase speed to high and beat 2 more minutes or until fluffy. Pipe or spread frosting on cupcakes. Dust with cinnamon and garnish with chocolate. Nutrition Information: Per cupcake 440 calories 52 g carbohydrates 2 g protein 26 g fat 0 mg cholesterol 180 mg sodium 1 g fiber

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , Place the frosting in a bowl. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; stir into frosting until smooth. Frost cupcakes.