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
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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!
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