Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur or Kahlua (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder or instant granules
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (more if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons espresso
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
  • cocoa powder (to dust tops)
  • coffee granules (to sprinkle on tops)

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