Transform the beloved Italian dessert into elegant handheld treats with these irresistible Tiramisu Cupcakes. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of coffee-soaked cake topped with cloud-like mascarpone frosting, capturing all the sophisticated flavors of traditional tiramisu in a modern format.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 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 milk
1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
For the Coffee Soak:
1/3 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
1 cup mascarpone cheese, chilled
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Chocolate shavings (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the Cupcakes:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
- Stir in vanilla extract
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk
- Fold in cooled coffee
- Divide batter among cupcake liners
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
- Cool completely
- Prepare Coffee Soak:
- Whisk together espresso, coffee liqueur (if using), and sugar
- Poke several holes in cooled cupcakes with a skewer
- Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of coffee soak over each cupcake
- Make Mascarpone Frosting:
- Whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla
- Beat until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overbeat
- Assemble:
- Pipe or spread frosting onto soaked cupcakes
- Dust with cocoa powder
- Top with chocolate shavings if desired
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving
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