Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

15 November 2013 - Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

It's for mom's birthday (16 Nov 2013), she likes coffee, hopefully she'll like the cupcakes (≧∇≦）
The recipe is from My Buttery Fingers

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes
Makes around 14 cupcakes

Coffee Cupcakes
313 g cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
180 ml cup strongly brewed coffee, cooled to warm
60 ml cup milk
1 Tbsp Kahlua
170 g unsalted butter, softened
200 g sugar
3 eggs
1 rounded tsp instant espresso
Cacao nibs, for sprinkling

Whipped Cream Topping
200 g  whipping cream
3 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tsp Kahlua (Optional. Don't put too much, or the cream will be too soft for piping)

Caramel Sauce
50 g sugar
1.5 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 Tbsp heavy cream