Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of tiramisu in cupcake form with these decadent Tiramisu Cupcakes. Moist vanilla cupcakes soaked in coffee, topped with a luscious mascarpone frosting, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder – a perfect individual-sized treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Coffee Soak:
- ½ cup strong brewed espresso or coffee (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (cold)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and milk. Divide batter into liners and bake.
- Soak the Cupcakes: Once cooled, poke holes in cupcakes and spoon coffee soak over each.
- Make the Mascarpone Frosting: Beat mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Frost cupcakes.
- Decorate: Dust with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the coffee liqueur.
- Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
