Coffee Cupcakes
Coffee cupcakes are the perfect choice for coffee lovers who crave a sweet and aromatic treat. Coffee has long been a popular ingredient in the world of desserts, as its deep flavor profile harmonizes perfectly with soft cake and creamy mascarpone. This cupcake is excellent not only with morning coffee but also stands on its own as a delicious dessert. The soft mascarpone cream makes this special cake even richer and silkier. If you love tiramisu, you'll love this recipe too!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Dissolve the instant coffee in the hot water and let it cool slightly.
5
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, then stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled coffee mixture.
6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
7
Mix until just combined. Fill the muffin liners about three-quarters full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
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For the frosting, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of coffee, and continue to whip until a smooth, creamy frosting forms.
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Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes using a piping bag, and dust with cocoa powder for decoration.
