Cupcakes

• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup instant espresso powder
• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  Select product: Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor Extract, 8 oz.

  Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor Extract, 8 oz.

  $5.49

Espresso Filling

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
• Pinch salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 3 egg yolks

Espresso Buttercream Frosting

• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 4 cups sifted powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)

Tools

• Cupcake pan
  Select product: Recipe Right Nonstick Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cavity

  Recipe Right Nonstick Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cavity

  $9.39
• Cupcake liners
  Select product: Elegance Cupcake Liners, 150-Count

  Elegance Cupcake Liners, 150-Count

  $5.69
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
• Cooling rack
  Select product: Recipe Right Non-Stick Cooling Grid, 16 x 10-Inch

  Recipe Right Non-Stick Cooling Grid, 16 x 10-Inch

  $7.19
• Small saucepan
• Piping bag
  Select product: 12-Inch Disposable Cake Decorating Piping Bags, 50-Count

  12-Inch Disposable Cake Decorating Piping Bags, 50-Count

  $16.59
• Bismarck tip #230
  Select product: #230 Bismark Tip for Filling Cupcakes, Pastries and More

  #230 Bismark Tip for Filling Cupcakes, Pastries and More

  $3.69