Tiramisu Cupcakes Recipe
These tiramisu cupcakes combine the rich flavors of espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa into a delightful handheld dessert. Moist vanilla cupcakes are infused with coffee, topped with a luscious mascarpone frosting, and dusted with cocoa powder for the perfect balance of sweetness and bold coffee flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 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
- ½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee (for soaking)
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Soak cupcakes: Poke holes in cupcakes and brush with espresso (and coffee liqueur, if using).
- Make frosting: Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost & dust: Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso soak.
- Store in the fridge and consume within 2 days.
- Can substitute cream cheese for mascarpone if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
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