INGREDIENTS
For the cupcakes:
3/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp
instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
sugar
1 1/2 tsp
baking soda
3/4 tsp
baking powder
3/4 tsp
salt
2
large eggs
3/4 cup
warm water
3/4 cup
buttermilk
3 tbsp
vegetable oil
1 tsp
vanilla extract
For brushing the cupcakes:
Kahlua liqueur
For the frosting:
12 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups
confectioners’ sugar, sifted
7 tbsp
Kahlua liqueur
2 tbsp
heavy cream