INGREDIENTS
For the cupcakes:
2 cups
all-purpose flour
3/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp
espresso powder
1 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
salt
2 cups
sugar
1 cup
unsalted butter, at room temperature
4
large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 cup
brewed coffee
1 cup
toffee bits
For the ganache and toffee layer:
8 oz
bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup
heavy cream
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup
toffee bits
For the frosting:
5
large egg whites
1 1/2 cups
sugar
4 sticks
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 tsp
coarse salt
1 tbsp
vanilla extract
1/3
cup
caramel sauce