Indulge in a delicious twist on the classic tiramisu with these light and fluffy tiramisu cupcakes! Perfectly spongy, rich in coffee flavor, and topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting, they’re a decadent treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
For the Coffee Soak:
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish:
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate curls or grated chocolate
Directions:
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla, sour cream, and espresso. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. - Bake:
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely. - Make the Coffee Soak:
In a small bowl, combine the espresso and coffee liqueur. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pierce the tops of each cupcake several times with a fork and brush them generously with the coffee soak. - Prepare the Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined. - Decorate and Serve:
Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting onto each cupcake. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate curls or grated chocolate for the finishing touch.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Enjoy these irresistible tiramisu cupcakes—a little slice of heaven in every bite!
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Irresistible Tiramisu Cupcakes 🍰
Description
Indulge in a delicious twist on the classic tiramisu with these light and fluffy tiramisu cupcakes! Perfectly spongy, rich in coffee flavor, and topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting, they’re a decadent treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
For the Coffee Soak:
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish:
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate curls or grated chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla, sour cream, and espresso. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. - Bake:
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely. - Make the Coffee Soak:
In a small bowl, combine the espresso and coffee liqueur. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pierce the tops of each cupcake several times with a fork and brush them generously with the coffee soak. - Prepare the Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined. - Decorate and Serve:
Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting onto each cupcake. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate curls or grated chocolate for the finishing touch.
Notes
Enjoy these irresistible tiramisu cupcakes—a little slice of heaven in every bite!