INGREDIENTS
For the cupcakes:
2 2/3 cups
all-purpose flour
2/3 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp
espresso powder
2 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
salt
1 cup
whole milk
1 cup
strong brewed coffee
1 tsp
peppermint extract
1 cup
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 cup
light brown sugar
2
large eggs
For the frosting:
6
large egg whites
1 3/4
plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups
unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 tsp
peppermint extract
1 tsp
vanilla extract