Chocolate Starbucks Espresso Cupcakes with Cappuccino Frosting

These cupcakes were such an adventure...I saw the recipe in Family Circle and I really liked the way they looked. But, I wanted to make a chocolate cupcake using a shot of Starbucks espresso so...of course...I HAD to go to Starbucks. I was going to meet my friend...Mr. Vinnie...there, but on the way I thought it would be cool for us to have breakfast at the Silver Diner...which BTW was awesome! But, I still HAD to go to Starbucks...which really is never a chore for me...I love the Starbucks!
I brought home the espresso shot and began to make the cupcakes...which turned out great. A while later I was ready to make the frosting and realized that I needed to head back to Starbucks for a Cappuccino...poor me (smile)...Back home poured the cap into the frosting and it made the nicest creamy coffee colored frosting. Topped it with a chocolate covered espresso bean...from Starbucks...of course!
Layla hung out with me in the kitchen during the entire cupcake process...she's such a champ! Then she patiently poses for me in front of the cupcakes...this time her tongue tried to come out just a bit...I just had to give her a taste of the frosting...I know, I know...I'm bad to the bone!

This photo will officially introduce everyone to Nigel...our baby French Bulldog...he doesn't really know what the heck a cupcake is yet but he sat still long enough me for to get this photo...I"m sure you'll be seeing more of Nigel...aka Devil Dog...
Rock On!

CQ

18 comments:

Jeanie said...

Those look heavenly! Cupcakes and Starbucks together...doesn't get much better than that!

sher said...

Oh boy!! It's always so dangerous to come to your site. I always fall madly in love with a cupcake and spend hours dreaming about them!!! THOSE CUPCAKES ROCK!

Jennifer said...

Nigel is a CUTIE! Ahhh! Be still my heart! And Layla as always is adorable! :)

I wonder if this type of cupcake could give me the same amount of caffiene I drink in a day? (About 2 cups!) Or more! Eee!

Anonymous said...

can you post the recipe for these? they look great.

Seok Thong said...

I'm so agree with Sher. I like your blog a lot! Those sweet stuff make me so hungry always. I'm a new-baker and i really enjoyed baking. I hope to be good like you one day! Your dogs are adorable! I wish i have one! Hope to see more from you. Take care!

Big Pissy said...

Please post the recipe~if it's not too much trouble.

My daughter would love these.

Nigel is a cutie pie! :)

A.Huff said...

Yummo! I can't wait to try this at my house.


OT.. a few years ago (2005) you mailed your brother some cupcakes, the packaging was amazing. Can you trll me how you did that? It was a box wit dividers. Did they cupcake make it? My sister wants some cupcakes mailed to her, and your box seems to be the only one I can find that might make it. Thanks so much. :)

cupcakeluv said...

oh dear lord, you put together coffee, chocolate AND cupcakes into one glorious creation. if i promise to sign your praises, will you post the recipe?

cupcakeluv said...

oops! i mean sing your praises. see? I'm all flustered now.

Domestic Chicky said...

*sigh*...
you finally did it-the perfect cupcake!

surcie said...

I like the layered-liners look!

(Alliteration completely unintentional.)

Anali said...

Those look great!!!

Shelly said...

I just made a Sweet Espresso Cake the other day, I am looking at yours and wishing I would have added chocolate...mmmm coffee

jennyonthespot said...

Oh yes, they look far too delicious....

Linda said...

those cupcakes look out-of-this-world! I wish i had some with my coffee this morning.

random side note: did you know some guy in one of the carolina's I believe, actually found a way to put caffeine into baked goods (2 cups of coffee worth) and is pitching the idea to places like s-bux, krispy kreme, and dunkin' doughnuts!?

jenncharina said...

i've made something similar but incorporated starbucks liquer. :-)

Lynn said...

Please Please post the recipe

Cupcakes & Yoga said...

What a fantastic cupcake!