Mocha Cupcakes with Kahlua Frosting

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cups cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso granules
For the Kalhua Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 2/3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 oz butter, at room temperature
4 oz cream cheese, cold
7 tablespoons Kahlua

Preparation method