Description
Indulge in the flavors of classic tiramisu in cupcake form with these delectable Tiramisu Cupcakes. Moist vanilla cupcakes soaked in coffee liqueur, topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the coffee soak:
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
For the mascarpone frosting:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Dark chocolate shavings or chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cupcakes: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, then divide batter into liners and bake.
- Make the coffee soak: Mix brewed coffee and coffee liqueur, then poke holes in cooled cupcakes and spoon the mixture over them.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Frost the cupcakes and garnish with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
- Serve: Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, brush extra coffee soak before serving.
- Best served chilled and can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
