Description
Indulge in the flavors of classic tiramisu in cupcake form with these delightful Tiramisu Cupcakes. Moist coffee-infused cupcakes are soaked in a coffee syrup, topped with a luscious mascarpone frosting, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 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 whole milk
For the Coffee Syrup:
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Make the cupcake batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk. Divide batter into liners and bake until done.
- Prepare the coffee syrup: Combine coffee and sugar in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, then add coffee liqueur if using. Let cool.
- Soak the cupcakes: Poke holes in cooled cupcakes and brush with coffee syrup.
- Make the mascarpone frosting: Beat mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Decorate the cupcakes: Frost the cupcakes and garnish with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the liqueur.
- Keep cupcakes refrigerated due to the mascarpone but allow them to come to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
