Meringue Mushrooms!

I know! I know! It isn't winter anymore, but somehow with all the rain we've been having recently in this wet spring, it feels appropriate to be making these Coffee Meringue Mushrooms. They're so cute! I'm coming up with ideas for my Mad Hatter's Tea Party which I'm holding soon.

It is funny how real these mushrooms turn out! They are coffee flavored, and include a little bit of chocolate for gluing the stem and cap together. These melt in your mouth morsels will delight the senses.

Tiramisu Cupcakes

A light vanilla bean genoise (spongecake) cupcake, infused with a Marsala-Coffee syrup, and finished off with a marscapone frosting with a touch of cocoa powder and a chocolate covered espresso bean. It is big enough to serve two, but good luck sharing this baby!

This cupcake was inspired by a romantic evening at a local Italian restaurant where I shared a dessert with someone special. Tiramisu reminds me of our date night every time I make it.

*Note: this cupcake needs refrigeration because of the marscapone frosting, but it will hold up for 2-3 days.