Mini Chocolate Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

instant espresso powder (optional)

4 tsp

canola oil

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 cup

lightly packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup

low-fat buttermilk

4 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 cup

powdered sugar

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

splash of milk, as necessary

cute sprinkles (optional, but not)