Italian Coffee Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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2 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee, cooled.
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1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee (for the Coffee Soak).
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2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional).
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1 cup mascarpone cheese.
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1/2 cup powdered sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the Frosting).
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1 cup heavy whipping cream.
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Cocoa powder for dusting (for Garnish).
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Chocolate curls or grated chocolate (for Garnish).
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Put paper liners in your muffin tin.
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Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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Beat sugar and butter until fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
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Stir in sour cream and coffee. Mix in dry ingredients slowly until just combined.
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Fill liners 3/4 full with batter.
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Bake 18-20 minutes until done. Let cool.
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Mix coffee and liqueur.
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Poke holes in cooled cupcakes and brush with coffee mix.
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Beat mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip cream separately until stiff. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mix.
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Top cupcakes with frosting.
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Dust with cocoa powder and add chocolate curls.
# Notes:
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These cupcakes combine the flavors of classic Italian tiramisu - coffee, mascarpone, and cocoa - in an easy-to-serve form. Perfect for parties or when you want a fancy dessert without the fuss of making traditional tiramisu.