Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 cup molasses1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg1/2 cup buttermilkFROSTING:1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee1 tablespoon butter, softened1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractChocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and cocoa. Stir in the coffee, butter and vanilla until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with coffee beans and candies if desired.
