Description
Indulge in the flavors of classic tiramisu in cupcake form with these delightful treats. Moist coffee-infused cupcakes topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting, dusted with cocoa powder, are a perfect marriage of flavors.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 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
Coffee Mixture:
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
Frosting:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper 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 sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Add Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly into liners and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: In a small bowl, combine brewed coffee and coffee liqueur. Brush or spoon mixture onto cooled cupcakes.
- Make Frosting: Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and spreadable.
- Decorate Cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting onto cupcakes. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the liqueur and use extra coffee.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator and serve chilled for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking, Whipping
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
