Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of classic tiramisu flavors in cupcake form with these Tiramisu Cupcakes. Moist espresso-infused cupcakes topped with a luscious mascarpone frosting, a dusting of cocoa, and a hint of coffee liqueur for a truly decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Batter:
- 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
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
Mascarpone Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Soaking Syrup:
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Dusting:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Divide batter into liners and bake.
- Prepare the cupcakes: Poke holes in cooled cupcakes and soak with espresso syrup.
- Make the frosting: Whip cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Decorate and serve: Pipe or spread frosting on cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Chill cupcakes slightly before serving for best taste.
- For a kid-friendly version, omit the coffee liqueur.
- Add chocolate shavings for extra elegance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
