Let’s bake these delicious Frappuccino Cupcakes!

Step 1: Make the Cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two standard cupcake pans with 18 cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and brewed coffee. Stir until well combined.

Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 2: Cool the Cupcakes

Let the cupcakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Frosting

While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and about half of the powdered sugar (2 1/2 cups).

Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth.

Add the remaining powdered sugar, heavy cream, espresso powder, and salt.

Beat the frosting until it’s light and fluffy.

Step 4: Frost and Garnish

Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large closed star tip (or you can simply spread it onto the cupcakes with a knife or spatula).

Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Garnish the frosted cupcakes with chocolate shavings and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.