Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy Tiramisu Cupcakes, made with espresso-soaked vanilla cake and topped with mascarpone frosting. Perfect for parties or a sweet pick-me-up, these cupcakes bring the classic Italian dessert into handheld form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- For brushing:
- 1/4 cup espresso + 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Add flour mixture and milk alternately to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool.
- Brush cooled cupcakes with espresso and liqueur mixture.
- Whip mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick and fluffy.
- Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, chill cupcakes overnight after frosting.
- Can substitute mascarpone with cream cheese in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg