Tiramisu Cupcakes Recipe
These tiramisu cupcakes bring together the classic flavors of espresso-soaked cake, luscious mascarpone frosting, and a light cocoa topping. Perfect for parties or an indulgent treat, these cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional tiramisu.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup brewed espresso (cooled)
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Brush cooled cupcakes with espresso and coffee liqueur mixture.
- Prepare frosting by whipping mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Substitute coffee liqueur with additional espresso for an alcohol-free version.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator and serve chilled for a true tiramisu experience.
- Use a piping bag for a professional-looking frosting swirl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
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