Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting Recipe

Name: Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 Eggland's Best Egg; 1/2 cup molasses; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; 1/2 cup buttermilk; FROSTING:; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional

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"Old-fashioned flavor comes through with the molasses, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in these light, fluffy cupcakes. The mocha frosting is a fresh touch that makes them extra special. —Sarah Vaughan, Waterville, Maine..."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup butter, softened

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1/2 cup sugar

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1 Eggland's Best Egg

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1/2 cup molasses

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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg

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1/2 cup buttermilk

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FROSTING:

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1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

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1 tablespoon baking cocoa

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2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee

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1 tablespoon butter, softened

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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional

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