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Tiramisu Cupcakes

Deliciously light and airy tiramisu cupcakes with a coffee-soaked cake and creamy mascarpone frosting, topped with cocoa powder.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

Mascarpone Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

Cupcake Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until combined and crumbly.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Gradually add the cooled coffee to the batter, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Add the softened mascarpone cheese and beat until well combined.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the cooled coffee and vanilla extract.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour

Assembly

  • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the mascarpone frosting.
  • Dust the tops of the cupcakes with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
    2.5 cups all-purpose flour

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients for the frosting are at room temperature. These cupcakes are best served fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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