Ingredients: |
Ingredients: Cupcakes:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
Espresso Soak:
½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cool
1 Tbsp coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
2 Tbsp sugar
Mascarpone Filling & Frosting:
8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
Garnish:
Unsweetened cocoa powder, dusting
Dark chocolate shavings (opt)
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Directions: |
Directions:Preheat oven to 350°; line muffin tin with cupcake liners. In bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In large mixing bowl, beat butter & sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Add half dry ingredients to butter mixture, then mix in milk. Add remaining dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each ⅔ full. Bake 18-20 min until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
In small bowl, mix espresso, coffee liqueur (if using) & sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
In mixing bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and coffee liqueur (if using) until smooth. In separate bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until combined.
Using a skewer or fork, poke holes in each cupcake. Brush or drizzle espresso soak over cupcakes, letting it absorb.
Spread mascarpone frosting onto cupcakes. Dust with cocoa powder; garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 30 min before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy! |
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