| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 55 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 “cup”cakes |
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for greasing
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur, such as Tia Maria
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and place 6 lightly buttered oven-safe 4-ounce coffee cups on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium-high speed, beat the eggs for 4 minutes. They will begin to lighten in color and become frothy. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat for an additional 4 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Then mix in the melted butter, milk and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla. Divide the batter among the cups and bake until the tops are golden brown, lightly spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- While the cupcakes bake, mix together 1/4 cup of the confectioners’ sugar, the liqueur, espresso powder, cocoa powder and hot water, and stir until dissolved.
- When the cupcakes come out of the oven, poke 8 to 10 holes in each using a wooden skewer. Evenly but slowly spoon the coffee syrup over each cupcake. Let cool completely.
- When the cupcakes are cool, beat the mascarpone with the heavy cream and the remaining 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form. Divide among the cupcakes. Garnish each cupcake with a dusting of cocoa powder and/or chocolate shavings if using.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 573 |
| Total Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 43 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 143 mg |
| Sodium | 296 mg |
Reviews
So delicious! Served it at a dinner and everyone loved it! But it’s very rich. I think I’ll make it half the size next time. It will be just right!
Admittedly, I didn’t have all the ingredients and I’m not a cook, I’m an expert eater, but I can say without reservation that this is a terrific recipe and I’ll make it again ‼️