Description
Indulgent tiramisu cupcakes blend classic Italian dessert magic into delightful handheld treats. Coffee-soaked sponge and mascarpone frosting create a perfect balance of flavors for dessert enthusiasts craving a sophisticated sweet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups (150 g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) whole milk
- 1.5 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 tbsps coffee liqueur (optional)
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cups (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange cupcake liners in a standard muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, consistent batter.
- Distribute batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, then allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Combine freshly brewed espresso and coffee liqueur in a small bowl for the coffee soak.
- Gently brush or drizzle the coffee mixture over each cooled cupcake, allowing the liquid to absorb.
- Whip mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a chilled bowl until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag and generously pipe onto the coffee-soaked cupcakes.
- Dust the frosted cupcakes with cocoa powder and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top for an elegant finish.
- Refrigerate until serving or enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Enhance moisture by fully soaking cupcake bases with coffee mixture, ensuring each bite delivers authentic tiramisu flavor.
- Adjust coffee liqueur strength based on personal preference, using less for kid-friendly version or more for intense adult taste.
- Chill mascarpone frosting before piping to maintain structural integrity and create cleaner, more elegant decorative swirls.
- Select high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate for garnishing to elevate overall taste and presentation of cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg