Tiramisu Cupcakes

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Tiramisu Cupcakes

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 18-20 minutes
Yields: 1 dozen

How to Make Tiramisu Cupcakes

Ingredients on a marble surface: butter, cream, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and baking powder in small bowls.

Ingredients you will need (Makes 12):

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee (cooled)

Coffee Syrup:

  • ⅓ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)

Mascarpone Frosting:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • ¾ cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

  • Cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Chocolate shavings or espresso beans (optional)

Step-by-Step Guide

Make the Cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

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In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

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Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

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Stir in the cooled coffee for extra flavor and moisture.

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Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Let cool completely.

Make the Coffee Syrup:

Heat the espresso and sugar in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in coffee liqueur (if using).

Using a skewer or fork, poke holes in each cupcake and brush with the syrup to soak in the coffee flavor.

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Make the Frosting:

Beat cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.

In a separate bowl, whip mascarpone or cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

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Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fluffy and well combined.

Assemble:

Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting on top of the cooled, coffee-soaked cupcakes.

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Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings or espresso beans if desired.

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Tiramisu Cupcakes

Cupcake Ingredients (Makes 12)
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Close-up of frosted cupcakes with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings on top, arranged on a light wooden surface.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:19 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk
  • 1/4 cup Brewed espresso or strong coffee (cooled)

Coffee Syrup

  • 1/3 cup Brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Coffee liqueur (optional)

Mascarpone Frosting

  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • Cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Chocolate shavings or espresso beans (optional)

Instructions

Make the Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  • Stir in the cooled coffee for extra flavor and moisture.
  • Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Make the Coffee Syrup

  • Heat the espresso and sugar in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in coffeeliqueur (if using).
  • Using a skewer or fork, poke holes in each cupcake and brush with the syrup to soak in the coffee flavor.

Make the Frosting

  • Beat cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, whip mascarpone or cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fluffy and well combined.

Assemble

  • Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting on top of the cooled, coffee-soaked cupcakes.
  • Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings or espresso beans if desired.

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