Description
Indulge in the flavors of classic tiramisu in cupcake form with these delightful treats. Moist coffee-infused cupcakes topped with a luscious mascarpone frosting, dusted with cocoa powder.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Coffee Mixture:
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet and Dry Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool.
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: Mix cooled coffee with coffee liqueur (if using) and brush over cupcakes.
- Make Frosting: Beat mascarpone cheese until smooth. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone.
- Frost and Chill: Pipe or spread frosting on cupcakes, dust with cocoa powder, and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, brush each cupcake twice with the coffee mixture.
- Best served chilled. Make cupcakes a day ahead and frost before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
