Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Tiramisu Cupcakes, featuring soft vanilla cupcakes soaked in coffee syrup, topped with mascarpone frosting, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. This recipe is easy to follow, perfect for any celebration or as a decadent treat to pair with your favorite coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 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 milk
For the Coffee Soak:
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional):
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mixing:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Baking:
- Divide batter evenly among liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Coffee Soak:
- Mix brewed coffee and liqueur. Brush generously over cooled cupcakes.
- Frosting:
- Whip cream to stiff peaks. Separately mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Assembly:
- Frost cupcakes, dust with cocoa powder, and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use strong coffee or espresso for the best flavor.
- Keep cupcakes refrigerated and serve at room temperature for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Coffee cupcakes, mascarpone cupcakes, Italian dessert cupcakes, espresso cupcakes