Ingredients:
- Cupcakes:
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 4 teaspoons instant espresso granules or 8 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Espresso syrup:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules or1/4 cup instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar