June 9, 2015

Mint Cappuccino Cupcakes


Ingredients:
1 box white cake mix
2 tsp instant coffee

Mint Buttercream Frosting
250g butter
4 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/4 tsp instant coffee
5 drops white Americolor food coloring

Topping
Peppermint patties
1 tsp instant coffee

Directions:
  1. Prepare cupcakes according to package adding in the instant coffee along with the mix.
  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter until light & creamy.  Add the powdered sugar, cream, mint & coffee; cream until desired consistency.
  3. Pipe icing on cooled cupcakes with a #809 tip.  Place a piece of peppermint patty on top & dust with some instant coffee.

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