1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 brewed coffee, the stronger the coffee the more coffee
flavor
1 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee, more for stronger flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup white frosting
chocolate covered coffee beans (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put cupcake papers in muffin tin.

In bowl mix flour, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon and salt.

In large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar til light and smooth. Add eggs and beat well. On low speed add flour mixture alternately with coffee. Fill cupcake papers evenly, about 1/3 cup each.

Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix instant coffee, vanilla and 1 teaspoon warm water. Stir until coffee is dissolved. Mix in white frosting. Spread on cupcakes. Top with coffee bean.

Submitted by: Donna