Ingredients:
- Cupcakes:
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 4 teaspoons instant espresso granules or 8 instant coffee granules
- ⅓ cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Espresso syrup:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules or1/4 cup instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar