Happy Birthday to Me!

In celebration of my 24th birthday tomorrow, I've decided to make my favorite dessert.  Its made an appearance on this blog before.  However, this one is going to be simplified a bit.  I give you Tiramisu Cupcakes, Part Deux.

What You'll Need:

For The Cupcakes

For The Filling

For The Frosting

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line cupcake pan with liners. In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, Kahlua and egg whites.  Fill tins 2/3 full.  Bake as directed on box. Cool 15 minutes. 

2.  In small bowl, stir espresso granules and boiling water until mixed. Stir in corn syrup. Pierce top of cupcakes a few times with a fork. Brush top of cakes with espresso syrup. Cool completely, about 1 hour. 

3. After cooled, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until mixed and smooth.  Gradually beat in whipping cream, beating on high speed about 2 minutes until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe frosting over top of cupcakes; sprinkle with cocoa (I put mine in a tea ball and use it as a sifter). Store in refrigerator.