Coffee & Dougnuts
May 13, 2009 by Meseidy
Filed under Baking, In My Kitchen
Coffee & Doughnut Cupcakes
Today I started working temporarily at Hubby’s office doing reception. I have a few Noshery fan’s over there who get to enjoy some of my spoils, mainly because I send anything that is unhealthy their way so I don’t eat it. It’s a secreat conspiricy to foil their wellness plan. 
Last night after I came back from dinner with Hubby and Friend I stumbled upon this exchange on Facebook.
New Co-Worker #1
is excited for our new employee to start working tomorrow!New Co-Worker #2
Who is that?!?New Co-Worker #1
Meseidy is going to help on reception duty for a while..
New Co-Worker #2
No s***? She should provide some entertainment for the building. It’s been pretty quiet since Sam left. Yes Sam…we miss you!!New Co-Worker #3
Haha! Can we also hire her as the Link Chef??New Co-Worker #2
Yes, I do believe we should get breakfast every morning.New Co-Worker #1
Weight Gainers R Us!New Co-Worker #3
Hahaha it’s all fat free I’m telling youNew Co-Worker #2
Something that tastes that good can’t have calories.
This definatly made me laugh…..I felt so loved. Although I think deep down inside they only like me for my baked goods.
Initially I wasn’t planning on making anything , but then I stumbled upon this recipe on tastespotting.com. They were so stinking cute and appropriate, I just had to make them. At about 9 o’clock at night I ran out to Reasor’s to pick up some butter and mini doughnuts, because I had to have the doughnuts. I figured it would make a good first impression, you know… bring coffee and doughnuts to work.
Anyway they were a hit and they are delicious….actually, were delicious because they were devoured in less than 1 hour.
I would cut the icing recipe in half though because I had a lot of icing left over. Unless you want to use it again later or make a double batch of cupcakes. I also ended up with more of a glaze than and icing because I added just a tad more coffee.
These will definitely be a hit with your boss. 
Coffee and Doughnut Cupcakes 12 Servings (adapted from Just Jenn Recipes)
Ingredients:
1 stick Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter Baking, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1/8 cup fat free half & half
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
(coffee frosting recipe, below)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prep a cupcake pan with liners.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Combine the coffee and milk, set aside.
Alternate the flour and the coffee mixture into the butter mixture, beating until combined.
Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for about 15-20 minutes depending on your oven. Let cool on a wire rack.
The cakes become more coffee-vescent the longer they sit. These make a really nice cake as is. The coffee frosting is just a nice touch.
Coffee Frosting:
1 cup Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter Baking, room temperature
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
2-1/2 Tablespoons coffee
1 Tablespoon fat free half & half (as needed)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
In the bowl of an electric mixer cream butter, carefully adding the sugar, coffee, and vanilla; mix until light and fluffy. Add a little of the milk at a time to get the right consistency. Turn the mixer up to high and beat well.
Decoration
12 mini doughnuts
sprinkles
Those are SO awesome!!!!!!!!
Wow, you’re very talented! These look amazing. Oh, and delicious too.
I *love* this idea! They’re adorable. The trouble with working from home is that no one is showing up with cupcakes…
Haha! What a FABULOUSLY creative idea!!! I love these!
Pretty as! Wow these look so adorable … feeling a sugar buzz! Can I have one?
Wow. These look amazing!
How cute! these must be delicious. Two treats in one
I love this idea! How fun is that? I will definitely be saving this for recipe for a brunch gathering in the near future!