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Cupcakes: Beat cake mix and coffee with mixer fitted with paddle attachment on low speed 20 sec.
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Stop mixer; scrape bowl and paddle.
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Beat 2 min.
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Use #24 scoop to portion 1.4 oz.
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batter into each of 48 (2-1/2-inch) baking cups (or into each of 24 baking cups for trial recipe).
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Bake in 300 degrees F-convection oven 13 to 15 min.
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or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
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(Note: Use the low-fan oven setting, or turn off the fan, to ensure evenly shaped cupcake tops.)
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Cool completely.
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Mousse Filling: Beat cream cheese with mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed 2 min., stopping occasionally to scrape bowl and paddle.
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Blend in chocolate.
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Gradually add cream, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended.
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Spoon into pastry bag fitted with large tip; insert tip into top of each Cupcake to pipe about 1 Tbsp.
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Mousse Filling into center of cake.
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Topping: Beat cream cheese with mixer fitted with whisk attachment on medium speed 2 min., stopping occasionally to scrape bowl.
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Gradually add coffee, beating until well blended.
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Add pudding mix; beat until blended.
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Fold in whipped topping.
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Spoon into pastry bag fitted with star tip; pipe about 1 Tbsp.
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Topping onto top of each cake, covering hole in center.
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Garnish with coffee beans and cocoa powder.
