Cannoli Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon fiori di sicilia (optional)
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2 eggs
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1-1/2 cups flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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Filling:
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
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Chocolate Ganache:
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
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2 ounces (1/4 cup) heavy cream
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Mascarpone Frosting:
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8 ounces mascarpone, room temperature
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup confectioners’ sugar
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Garnish:
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1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped
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