Tiramisu Cupcakes Irresistible Coffee Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Prise unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
• 1 Prise dark chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
5. Mix the cooled coffee and milk in a separate bowl. Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and the coffee mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese and heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
9. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the mascarpone frosting on top of each cupcake using a piping bag or knife.
10. Dust the tops with a generous sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.