French Vanilla Cappuccino Cupcakes

This is for all the coffee fans…especially those who love fancy coffee.  You know what I mean by “fancy” coffee – the cappuccino and frappuccino people.  If you’re looking for the fancy coffee flavor in a cupcake, look no further than Living Better Together.  There is coffee flavor in the cake AND the frosting with a hint of French vanilla.  Perfect with a cup of coffee.  Try it and see.

French Vanilla Cappuccino Cupcakes

Makes about 24 cupcakes

• 1 Box Duncan Hines White Cake Mix
• 3.9 oz. Package Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
• 4 Egg Whites
• ½ cup Sour Cream
• ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 tbsp Coffee Extract
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• ¼ tsp Sea Salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter (room temp)
• 4-5 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
• 1 cup French Vanilla Cappuccino Powder
• 2 tsp Coffee Extract
• 4-5 tbsp Heavy Cream
• ⅛ cup Instant Espresso Grounds

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Line cupcake pan.
3. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer and beat until combined.
4. Fill cupcake liners ½ – ⅔ full.
5. Reduce heat to 375 F.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until toothpick comes clean.
7. Remove from oven and transfer cupcakes to cooling racks to finish cooling.

1. Cream butter in a stand mixer or use a hand held mixer.
2. Add confectioners’ sugar a ½ cup at a time until combined.
3. Add in french vanilla cappuccino powder and coffee extract.
4. Add in heavy cream a tbsp at a time until you reach desired consistency.
5. Transfer to a piping bag or decorator tool and frost cooled cupcakes.
6. Sprinkle the top of the frosting with a little instant espresso powder.