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Tiramisu Cupcakes – Espresso-Infused, Creamy Frosting

Delightful cupcakes combining rich coffee flavors and creamy mascarpone, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour can swap part with cake flour for lighter crumb
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar adjust if syrup is sweet
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee cooled, can replace part of milk
  • 1/2 cup espresso for brushing warm cupcakes
  • 2–3 Tbsp granulated sugar to taste
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese cold, then softened slightly
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream kept cold for whipping
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar or to taste
  • 1 pinch fine salt optional
  • 1–2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
  • 1 serving chocolate curls or coffee beans optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix together milk and cooled espresso. Alternate adding dry ingredients and liquid into the butter mixture until just combined.
  2. Line a muffin tin with liners and fill them about two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 15–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for about five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Heat espresso with sugar until dissolved. Lightly brush this mixture over warm cupcake tops.
  4. Beat mascarpone cheese until smooth. Gradually drizzle in cold heavy cream while whipping until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and whip until stable soft peaks are achieved.
  5. Once cupcakes have cooled, pipe or spread frosting on top. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate curls or coffee beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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