Espresso Cupcakes

1Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp instant espresso
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup milk
• For frosting: 1 cup butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp instant espresso dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water

2Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, baking powder, espresso, and salt.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla.

3. 3

   Alternate adding dry and milk.

4. 4

   Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat butter; add sugar and espresso mixture.

6. 6

   Pipe onto cooled cupcakes; dust with cocoa.