Mocha cupcakes with espresso buttercream frosting -

Ingredients -

A :

1. All purpose flour - 1 1/3rd Cup

2. Coco powder - 1/3rd Cup

3. Baking powder - 1 T-spoon

4. Baking soda - 1/2 T-spoon

B:

1.  Milk - 1/2 Cup

Strong coffee - 1/2 Cup

Vanilla - 1 T-spoon

C:

Butter, soft - 100 grams

Caster sugar - 1/2 Cup

Light brown sugar - 1/2 Cup

Egg - 1 Large

Frosting -

Butter, soft - 250 grams

Icing sugar - 250 grams

Vanilla essence - 1 1/2 T-spoon

Instant coffee powder - 1 1/2 T-spoon

Procedure -

1. Mix all ingredients written under 'A'

2. Mix all ingredients written under 'B'

3. Beat butter and both the sugars together on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.

3. Add egg and beat well.

4. Add ingredients under A and B alternately to the mixture C.

5. Bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 170 degree C and cool.

6. For frosting beat the butter for 5 minutes.

7. Add icing sugar and beat till mixted.

8. Add coffee vanilla mixture and beat till light and fluffy for 5 minutes.