Description
Creamy Italian tiramisu cupcakes blend classic dessert elegance with modern bakery charm. Coffee-soaked sponge and mascarpone frosting create a delightful sweet experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers:
- No additional flavor enhancers in this recipe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange cupcake liners in a standard muffin tin.
- Combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cupcake batter.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing completely after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two, stirring until just incorporated to maintain a tender crumb.
- Gently fold brewed espresso into the batter, creating a rich coffee undertone.
- Evenly distribute the batter among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare espresso syrup by dissolving sugar in hot espresso, creating a concentrated coffee liquid.
- Using a pastry brush, generously soak each cooled cupcake with the espresso syrup, enhancing moisture and flavor.
- Whip mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until the frosting becomes smooth and peaks form.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag and elegantly pipe swirls onto each cupcake.
- Dust the frosted cupcakes with cocoa powder and garnish with delicate chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Brew fresh, high-quality espresso for the most intense coffee flavor in your cupcakes and syrup.
- Softly fold dry ingredients into wet mixture to maintain a light, airy cupcake texture without overmixing.
- Chill mascarpone and cream before whipping to ensure a stable, silky smooth frosting that holds its shape perfectly.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for traditional flour to make these cupcakes suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg