Description
Indulge in the flavors of classic tiramisu in the form of delicious cupcakes. These moist and flavorful treats are perfect for any occasion, combining the rich taste of espresso with creamy mascarpone frosting.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
Coffee Syrup:
- ¼ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Cupcake Batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, then mix in espresso.
- Bake Cupcakes: Divide batter, bake for 18–20 minutes, and cool.
- Prepare Coffee Syrup: Dissolve sugar in hot espresso, add liqueur if desired, brush onto cupcakes.
- Make Mascarpone Frosting: Beat mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Frost cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- For extra indulgence, core the cupcakes and add sweetened mascarpone filling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
