Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of tiramisu with a chocolatey twist in these delectable Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes. Moist chocolate cupcakes soaked in coffee syrup and topped with a velvety mascarpone frosting, these treats are a delightful fusion of classic dessert flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
For the Coffee Syrup:
- 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar, then add buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and coffee. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Bake Cupcakes: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool.
- Make Coffee Syrup: Combine coffee, sugar, and coffee liqueur.
- Prepare Mascarpone Frosting: Beat mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble Cupcakes: Poke holes in cupcakes, soak with syrup, frost with mascarpone, dust with cocoa, and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, double the syrup amount and allow more to soak into the cupcakes.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge but bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
