Description
These Easy Tiramisu Cupcakes are infused with espresso, topped with mascarpone frosting, and dusted with cocoa powder—delivering all the indulgence of the classic Italian dessert in a handheld treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) softened butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) strong espresso
- 1/2 cup (120g) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp brewed espresso
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Brew espresso and let it cool slightly. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and espresso to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
- Mix mascarpone cheese with sugar and brewed espresso. Spoon a small amount into the center of each cooled cupcake.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in mascarpone cheese and sugar to make the frosting.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes. Dust with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve.
Notes
For best results, serve chilled. The flavors deepen overnight, so making them a day ahead is recommended. If frosting feels too soft, chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes before piping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Tiramisu, Cupcakes, Espresso, Italian Dessert, Mascarpone, Cocoa Powder