Description
Delectable Tiramisu Cupcakes blend classic Italian dessert flavors into individual sweet treats. Mascarpone frosting and espresso-soaked cake layers create an elegant dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a standard muffin tin.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy, creating a smooth texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing gently until a uniform batter forms.
- Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, use a toothpick to create small holes across the cupcake surface.
- Generously brush cupcakes with espresso and optional coffee liqueur, allowing liquid to penetrate the cake.
- Whip mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a chilled bowl until frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag and elegantly decorate each cupcake with swirls of cream.
- Lightly dust the frosted cupcakes with cocoa powder for an authentic tiramisu presentation.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and allow frosting to set before serving.
Notes
- Brew high-quality espresso for an authentic, rich coffee flavor that elevates the entire cupcake experience.
- Ensure mascarpone is at room temperature to create a smooth, velvety frosting without lumps.
- Opt for strong coffee liqueur like Kahlúa to intensify the classic tiramisu taste if desired.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining similar texture and lightness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg