Description
Silky tiramisu cupcakes blend classic Italian dessert flavors into adorable individual treats. Rich espresso-soaked sponge layers complemented by smooth mascarpone frosting create a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Chocolate shavings or coffee beans (optional)
Instructions
- Cupcake Base Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, blending in vanilla extract.
- Batter Assembly: Gradually mix dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, ensuring a smooth consistency. Carefully divide batter among 12 cupcake liners in a prepared pan.
- Baking Process: Position pan in a preheated oven at 350F (175C), baking for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Coffee Infusion: Craft a coffee syrup by dissolving sugar in brewed coffee and coffee liqueur. Pierce multiple holes across cupcake surfaces, then delicately saturate each cake with the aromatic liquid.
- Mascarpone Frosting Creation: Whip mascarpone until silky, simultaneously beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone, creating a luxurious, airy frosting.
- Final Styling: Pipe or spread the creamy mascarpone mixture over coffee-soaked cupcakes. Dust cocoa powder elegantly across the surface, optionally garnishing with chocolate shavings or a single coffee bean for sophisticated presentation.
- Serving Recommendation: Enjoy immediately or chill briefly to enhance flavor melding, allowing the tiramisu-inspired cupcakes to reach peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Master Coffee Absorption: Puncture cupcakes thoroughly with a toothpick to create multiple tiny channels, allowing coffee mixture to penetrate deeply without making the cake soggy.
- Temperature Control for Frosting: Ensure mascarpone and heavy cream are chilled before whipping to achieve a stable, luxurious texture that holds its shape perfectly when piped.
- Customize Coffee Intensity: Adjust coffee mixture strength by varying brew concentration or coffee liqueur amount to suit personal taste preferences without compromising cupcake structure.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: Prepare cupcakes a day in advance, storing unfrosted in an airtight container, and add mascarpone frosting and cocoa dusting just before serving to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg