Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes
Why choose between coffee and dessert when you can have both in one bite? Our Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes combine the best of both worlds, and trust us, you won’t be able to resist.
I thought it was Spring? I mean, it’s sort of contradictory when I bring in cupcakes in Spring wrappers and it’s doing THIS outside:
Seriously, I thought it was Spring? We had the equinox and everything, didn’t we?? Was there some sort of bizarre time travel and it’s February again?
Speaking of February, I’m headed to Colombia again in April. I can’t wait, but I’m kind of nervous. I’m team lead and I have to come up with a game plan. Game plan of what, exactly? Responses? SOP’s generated? That’s Standard Operating Procedures in non gubment speak. AND I have to collaborate with the other person going with me. BUT neither of us had had time to really sit down and discuss a “game plan” for while we’re there. *sigh*
And I know it’s early in the week, but can it be Friday already? When I’ve had to update the same 6 files 5 times today due to tweaking….and THEN have to figure out to recoup $800 on someone else’s sheet? I’ exhausted and seriously just wanted to drink my dinner tonight. I. Want. This. Week. To. Be. Over.
I had it in my head that I was going to make cupcakes. I actually wanted to try TWO batches, but only had enough time, energy, whatever for one batch this time. The vanilla will just have to wait. I am on a cake kick to make a recipe that isn’t completely dry but not full of 1/2 cup of butter. This girlish figure HAS to come back. I had it somewhat of one at one point in time. I want it back.
Which is why I have been doing glaze lately. I’m not a huge fan of butter cream, but S isn’t a fan of cream cheese glaze or even frosting for that matter on everything I make. I don’t know why I wanted to make a cream cheese glaze other than I thought it might be interesting with the flavors? Cause I didn’t think of just a plain coffee glaze? Cause I over thought it? I really have no idea other than I just did. Deal.
So, I made the glaze and just wasn’t QUITE happy with the way it came out. It was too messy to redo into a cream cheese frosting, so I made a separate frosting. It tasted better. MUCH better. Don’t get me wrong. I liked the glaze, too, but I think I liked the frosting better. Now, if I’d done with the glaze what I did with the frosting and adding the instant coffee “extract” I might have liked them both the same. I may have to try that with my next coffee cupcake.
Combine whole wheat pastry flour, flour, cake flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk to combine well.
Combine yogurt, sugar, egg substitute, vanilla extract, hot coffee and coffee granules in a small mixing bowl. Stir well to combine. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add yogurt mixture. Stir until just combined.
Fill 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners. Fill 2/3 full with batter and bake at 240 for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
The instructions for the glaze and frosting are essentially the same. Combine all ingredients (after the coffee “extract” has cooled that is) in a medium mixing bowl and beat withe whisk attachment until night and fluffy, then pipe onto cupcakes and serve.
Glaze or frosting?
My piping skills leave something to be desired, but they have been getting better. The more I practice, the better I get. These Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes look MUCH better than the first ones I “decorated” not too long ago. Don’t you think?
Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes
Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes are moist, delicious, and full of hazelnut latte flavor!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/4 cup ground hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cup fat free, plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup coffee
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Glaze:
- 8 ounces low fat cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
For Frosting:
- 5 tablespoons margarine
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
Instructions
For Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine flours, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir with a whisk to combine.
- Combine yogurt, coffee, instant coffee, sugar, egg substitute, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add yogurt mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Line 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners. Fill 2/3 full with batter and bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then move to wire rack to cool completely.
For Glaze:
- Soften cream cheese. Using the whisk attachment of a hand mixer, beat until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until just combined.
- Add instant coffee granules and let set 5 to 10 minutes or until the granules have dissolved.
- Continue to whip until light and creamy. Pipe onto cupcakes and allow to set until glaze has hardens.
For Frosting:
- Combine hot water and instant coffee and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Bring margarine to room temperature in a medium mixing bowl. Whip with whisk attachment for 1-2 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat until light.
- Add the coffee mixture and whip until light and fluffy. Pipe onto cupcakes and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Yield
18Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 331Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 10mgSodium 305mgCarbohydrates 59gFiber 2gSugar 32gProtein 7g
I do like the idea of a hazelnut latte in a cupcake! Our weather has been weird this year too, although we are finally getting some spring-like days with sunshine too. Anyway, this recipe sounds delicious – the blend of flours is great too. I always like it when cupcakes have some whole wheat flour in them.
These cupcakes look and sound heavenly!!
These sound delicious! Thanks for sharing at Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. I've pinned this for later.
Yummy! Thanks so much for linking up to All My Bloggy Friends!
Hi! Newest follower here! I found your blog via the Freedom Fridays Blog Hop. Those cupcakes look absolutely delicious. Love the hazelnut, chocolate and coffee combo! Looking forward to checking out the rest of your recipes. 🙂
-Martha
marthaslittle-bigworld.blogspot.com
Oh those look absolutely delicious!
Ummm – YUM!!! =) Thanks for linking up at the Pinterest Power Party!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Thanks for checking out my link on the party! Thanks for the kind words on these…they are YUM! 🙂
Since I'm a chocaholic and latte is in the direction of expresso, I'm sure I would love these cupcakes with about half of the frosting to keep of what is left of my girlish figure, lol! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
They are VERY yummy! Thanks for stopping by!
These Look delicious! Visiting from Wonderful food Wednesday! Blessings to you!
Thanks for stopping by!
*drooling* #thatisall 🙂
*hands napkin for drool* #makethesenow 😉
These look delicious! I can only wish my frosting looked so good. Thanks for linking up at All Things Pretty. I've pinned this recipe to our party board. I hope you will come back this Thursday!
Mine is always catch as catch can… I just put it in a piping bag and hope it looks nice. Thanks for stopping by!
These cupcakes sound divine!! Thanks so much for partying with us at Time to Sparkle Tuesday : )
xoxo Liz
Thanks for hosting the party, Liz!
Mmm, hazelnut cupcakes and cream cheese frosting is a fabulous combination, so unique too! Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. 🙂
Thanks for hosting the hop hun! And for stopping by. 🙂
Since there's coffee in these cupcakes, can I have one (or two) for breakfast? With a cup of coffee? I'd really, really like that. Thank you for stopping in and linking with See Ya in the Gumbo this week.
Michelle, hun, you can have as many as ya want! They are "healthy" cupcakes. 😉
Wanted to let you know that I chose your cupcakes to be featured when See Ya in the Gumbo goes live this evening!
We are into Autumn here and the weather has been delightful. I am not looking forward to the cold days. I much prefer the look of the frosted cupcakes, looks much more appetising, just not when it gets to my hips! 🙂
LOL I hear ya on the hips. That's why I usually glaze. It's a bit easier to keep the calories down on those. Thanks for stopping by!
I would love for you to showcase this at my link party for All Things Pretty at http://myfashionforwardblog.com
I linked up the one from Thursday and added it to my list so I remember to do it again. Thanks for stopping by!
I think we went from winter to spring back to winter again… Those cupcakes look divine Found you through Love my post blog hop and now your follower.
Following back. Thanks for stopping by!
Your cupcakes look fabulous, and your post was a delight to read. I agree with you: making cupcakes is the best way to end a stressful day (or any day, for that matter). Thanks for including your recipe and link at Foodie Friday!
I usually have the link on my sidebar every Friday. It's one of my usualy parties. Thanks for hosting it and stopping by! 🙂
Oh my goodness, I could devour these!
We did!! *snort*
Thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks for participating in the giveaway @girl booklet's blog!!
I BIG TIME puffy heart @girlbooklet. She's DA BOMB! Thanks for stopping by!
YUM, YUM I want to lick my screen, I know that glaze and frosting is DELISH! Pinning!
*giggles* Thanks, hun! I may have to make yours this weekend for work next week. They look A-mazing!
This winter is taking too darn long… Thanks for the recipe.. Like it much. Yum!
Yes…yes it is. I hope you enjoy them! Thanks for stopping by.
Don't you hate weeks like "that"? I have had a few in the past few months and they just plain suck.
These cupcakes, however, look amazing! I love hazelnut lattes so I bet I could devour one of these.
I saw it was the flavor of the month at Starbucks and said, "Now that would make a GOOOOD cupcake!" I was right! Enjoy them and thanks for stopping by.
Thanks so much for linking up with us for Wildcard Wednesday!
Marquis
simplyclarke.com
No problem! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂