Name: Mocha cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon powdered instant coffee; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cup self-raising flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 cup vanilla yoghurt; cocoa powder, for dusting

Mocha cupcakes

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Makes 12 Item

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

Ingredients

2 eggs

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon powdered instant coffee

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup self-raising flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 cup vanilla yoghurt

cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper patty cases.

2.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar together for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add coffee powder and vanilla, and beat until well-combined.

3.Sift flour and cocoa together. Fold lightly through egg mixture alternating with yoghurt, until just combined. Do not overmix.

4.Spoon mixture into patty cases until 2/3 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean.

5.Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with cocoa.

If using instant coffee granules, dissolve with 2 teaspoons of boiling water to make a paste.
Note

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