Tiramisu Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

medium eggs at room temperature

1/2 cup

very soft butter

2/3 cup

sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/3 cup

freshly made espresso ((or brewed coffee), still warm)

1/4 cup

sugar

1/2 tsp

Frangelico ((optional))

8 oz

Mascarpone cheese ((left at room temperature for 30 minutes))

1/2 cup

sugar

1 cup

cold whipping cream

1 tbsp

espresso ((you can use from the syrup))

1 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder