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French Vanilla Cappuccino Cupcakes

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French Vanilla Cappuccino Cupcakes are light and fluffy treats made with a doctored boxed cake mix and topped with a rich, sweet cappuccino buttercream. They’re perfect for coffee lovers and easy enough to whip up for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 to 16 oz) box vanilla or white cake mix (unprepared)
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box French vanilla instant pudding mix (unprepared)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon coffee extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Hills Bros. French Vanilla Cappuccino Powder
  • 2 teaspoons coffee extract
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • Sprinkles (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, pudding mix, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, whole milk, coffee extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner with 3 tablespoons of batter.
  5. Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for another 13–16 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, cream the softened butter in a large bowl or stand mixer for 1 minute.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
  9. Add cappuccino powder and coffee extract, mixing until incorporated.
  10. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and whip on high speed for 1–2 minutes until the frosting is fluffy. Adjust consistency as needed.
  11. Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  • Do not prepare the cake mix or pudding according to package directions; use them dry.
  • Cupcakes can be stored frosted in the fridge for 3–4 days, or unfrosted at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Cupcakes can be baked ahead, wrapped individually, and frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw before frosting.
  • French vanilla cappuccino powder is typically found in the coffee or hot chocolate aisle in stores or online.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 270 kcal
  • Sugar: 29 g
  • Sodium: 216 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 28 mg

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