Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety layers of these Tiramisu Cupcakes, where each bite reveals a delightful balance of coffee-soaked sponge and creamy mascarpone frosting. The light dusting of cocoa powder adds a bittersweet finish, making these cupcakes a heavenly treat for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cupcake Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Coffee Syrup:
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- Mascarpone Frosting:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Garnish:
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine the brewed espresso and coffee liqueur to make the coffee syrup.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, poke holes in the tops with a toothpick and brush the coffee syrup generously over each cupcake.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting onto each cupcake and dust with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Cupcakes can be baked a day in advance; store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Storage: Keep frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur and use additional brewed espresso.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake with frosting
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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