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    Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes in a Jar

    Published on April 11, 2013 by theseasidebaker Last Modified on June 12, 2017 / 10 Comments

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    Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes

    I love cupcakes in a jar. They stay fresh and moist for days. Frankly, I think they are more fun to eat than a regular cupcake!

    Fresh Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes

    I made these this week for my friend who was coming over for coffee. I knew that if I made regular cupcakes, and left them out, the monsters aka my children and husband would have gobbled them up as soon as I turned my back to them. The solution, make the cupcakes but stick a few in a jar and hide them in the back of the fridge.

    Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes In Mason Jars

    When I removed them and brought them to room temperature a few days later, they were just as moist as the day I baked them! The coffee flavor was a tad bit stronger, but just as delicious, if not better.

    Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes

    The vanilla bean cupcakes pair perfectly with the coffee chocolate flavored frosting. A perfect afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee.

    Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes With Chocolate Coffee Frosting

     

     

     

     

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    Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes in a Jar
    Author: Jackie
    Ingredients
    Vanilla Bean Cake
    • 2 sticks butter (softened)
    • 1 ½ sugar
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or regular vanilla
    • 2 whole eggs
    • 3 egg yolks
    • 2 ½ cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with a splash of white vinegar)
    Mocha Frosting
    • 1 stick unsalted butter , softened
    • 1 ½ – 2 cups powdered sugar , sifted
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 2 tablespoons strongly brewed coffee
    Instructions
    Vanilla Bean Cake
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Make sure all your ingredients are room temperature.
    3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and soda and mix.
    4. In your mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend butter, sugar and vanilla at medium speed until pale and fluffy.
    5. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition.
    6. Reduce speed to low and add a cup of flour followed by ⅓ of the buttermilk.
    7. Repeat this 3 times, until you have incorporated all the flour and buttermilk.
    My tips for the best batter:
    1. Work quickly when you are incorporating the flour and milk.
    2. You do not want to wait until each addition is fully mixed.
    3. I usually add the flour, give it literally 2 seconds, then add the milk, and repeat after 2 seconds. For the last addition of the flour and milk, I usually mix by hand, in order to avoid over beating.
    4. Spoon into greased cupcake pan, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
    5. Cool completely before removing.
    Mocha Frosting
    1. Beat butter and extract for 2 minutes.
    2. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder and coffee.
    3. Beat with whisk attachment for 3 minutes on high.
    Assembly
    1. To assemble, cut one cupcake in half and stick it gently into the bottom of the jar.
    2. Add about 1 tablespoon of filling and place the other half on top.
    3. The filling will spread itself out.
    4. Pipe frosting onto the top, adorn with sprinkles, grab a spoon, and enjoy!

    Melt In Your Mouth Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes

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    1. cooking with audrey

      April 11, 2013 at 9:45 am

      easy like!!! looks stellar!!!!!

      Reply
    2. Margaret

      April 11, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      Those look fun to make! Did you use 4 oz. jars?

      Reply
      • The Seaside Baker

        April 11, 2013 at 12:32 pm

        For these cupcakes I actually used the 8oz wide mouth jars and the large cupcake tin to bake them in. However, you can use the 4 oz jars and regular cupcake tins to bake.

        Reply
    3. baking bohemian

      April 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      These look amazing and very delicious!

      Reply
    4. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen

      April 12, 2013 at 3:34 am

      I love this idea! Your cupcakes look so delicious too!

      Reply
    5. bakearama

      April 12, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Oh they are so cute! I have some little glass ramekins I've not come up with a use for yet - this could be it!!

      Reply
    6. MonkeyBreadandSweetPea

      April 18, 2013 at 5:09 pm

      I'm so behind in my blog reading! Thank god I didn't miss this one. You are one sick puppy for creating and posting these photos. I'm basically licking the screen! I can't wait to make this!!! Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Zane

      June 24, 2013 at 12:48 am

      I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your sites
      really nice, keep it up! I'll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back down the road. Many thanks

      Reply

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