Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC (320ºF) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing on low until fully combined.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together and gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter and add instant espresso powder to one half.
- Fill cupcake liners with alternating spoonfuls of both batters.
- Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Cool the cupcakes in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Beat room-temperature butter for the buttercream until creamy.
- Combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and Amaretto until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and dust with cocoa powder.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use quality mascarpone and Amaretto for rich flavor.
