Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
For the Coffee Soak:
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish:
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate curls or grated chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla, sour cream, and espresso. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
- Bake:
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Bake:
- Make the Coffee Soak:
In a small bowl, combine the espresso and coffee liqueur. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pierce the tops of each cupcake several times with a fork and brush them generously with the coffee soak.
- Make the Coffee Soak:
- Prepare the Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Decorate and Serve:
Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting onto each cupcake. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate curls or grated chocolate for the finishing touch.
- Decorate and Serve:
Notes
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