Espresso Fudge Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing (#1)

[ This is Cupcake #1 from Ming Makes Cupcakes ]

CUPCAKE
1 cup flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tsp espresso powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate chips

1. Mix flour, cocoa, espresso, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium until light and fluffy.
3. Reduce speed to low and add vanilla and egg.
4. Add milk and flour mixture alternately while still mixing.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Pour into lined cupcake pan.
7. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out almost clean.

ICING

4 oz. cream cheese

1/2 tsp banilla

2 cups powdered sugar

3 tsp cocoa

splash of mik

1. Mix cream cheese and vanilla at medium speed until creamy.
2. While beating, add sugar, cocoa, and milk gradually.
3. Spread on cooled cupcakes with icing spatula.
4. Top with chocolate chips or coffee beans.