• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper cupcake liners.
• Whisk the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until combined.
  180 grams cake flour, 200 grams granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
• Add oil, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla to a separate bowl. Whisk together until smooth and then whisk in the milk.
  60 grams vegetable oil, 60 grams plain Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 120 grams milk
• Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until combined.
• Evenly distribute the cupcake batter between the cupcake liners, filling each ½ full. Do not overfill.
• Bake the cupcakes for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
• Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Coffee Soak

• Mix brewed coffee with coffee liqueur in a small bowl.
  30 ml coffee, 30 ml coffee liqueur
• Once the cupcakes are cool, poke holes on top of each one and generously brush the tops with the soak or drizzle it on with a spoon.

Mascarpone Frosting

• Beat cold mascarpone, vanilla, almond extract (optional), and salt in the bowl of a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium-low speed until smooth.
  226 grams mascarpone cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
• Gradually mix in the powdered sugar on low speed. Increase to medium-high for 1-2 minutes. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  120 grams powdered sugar
• Drizzle in the cold cream while mixing on low. The frosting will look soft and a bit runny at first.
  240 grams heavy cream
• Turn the mixer up to high and beat for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and stiffens like whipped cream.
• Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a piping tip. Frost each cupcake and dust with cocoa powder. Garnish with coffee beans if desired and serve!