Iron Cupcake: Coffee

Now HERE is a secret ingredient. This was fun for me. While I adore Americanos (boring, I know), my husband is addicted to Hazelnut Lattes. Too girly for me. But much more interesting. Easy to adapt. This one is for Mike...

Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes
2 c. flour
1/2 c. turbinado sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
1/4 c. hazelnut syrup (such as Monin)
3/4 c. coffee, room temp
1 T. instant espresso powder
8 T. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg

Preheat at 400. Mix dry. Mix wet. Mix together. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cool.
Top with lightly whipped, VERY lightly sweetened whipping cream.

I mixed a little coffee, instant espresso powder and chocolate syrup together to make the "latte art".


We ate them with a spoon. They turned out very light in texture and taste, not too sweet, just the right hint of hazelnut and the coffee was not too overpowering. They turned out exactly as I had hoped. Everyone was crazy about them. I will definitely make them again.


As always, I am competing to win some very fabulous prizes:

ETSY PRIZE-PACK from artists...
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LOTS OF SPRINKLES
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Plus...
As an added bonus for February, SWEET CUPPIN CAKES BAKERY AND CUPCAKERY SUPPLY will be tossing in a variety of cupcaking supplies.

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And, Iron Cupcake:Earth is sponsored in part by 1-800-Flowers.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!...
Voting will begin no later than Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m. at NO ONE PUTS CUPCAKE IN A CORNER, and will be open through March 6 at noon.

Winner will be posted the night of March 6, before 11:59 p.m.

GO to the IronCupcake:Earth cuphub to become a part of the excitement.

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THANKS!