Description
These Tiramisu Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, with layers of coffee-infused sponge cake and a creamy mascarpone frosting. Perfect for any special occasion or just when you’re craving something sweet and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 Tbsp (113g) unsalted butter, (brought to room temperature)
- 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (175g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, (brought to room temperature)
- 2 large egg yolks, (brought to room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80ml) milk, (brought to room temperature)
- 1/3 cup (80l) buttermilk, (brought to room temperature)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp instant espresso powder ((I like Medaglia D’oro brand))
Frosting:
- 8 oz. mascarpone ((I use BelGioioso for consistency))
- 2/3 cup (80g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (235ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, (Dutch process or regular unsweetened)
Instructions
- For the Cupcakes Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup standard size muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer using a paddle attachment), blend together butter and granulated sugar on low speed until combined. Then whip until pale and fluffy on high speed, about 3 minutes. Scrape down bowl. Blend in egg, then blend in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Scrape down bowl. Add flour and milk in alternating additions, mixing until just combined. Divide batter, mix espresso powder into a portion, then layer batters into cupcake liners. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
- For the Frosting In a large mixing bowl, blend mascarpone and powdered sugar until combined. Add heavy cream and vanilla, whip until stiff peaks form. Frost cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Tiramisu Cupcakes, Italian dessert, Mascarpone frosting, Coffee cupcakes
