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Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ cup whole milk
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Coffee Soak:
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½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
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2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
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Mascarpone Frosting:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
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8 oz mascarpone cheese, cold
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Topping:
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Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
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Optional: dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Mix the cooled coffee with the coffee liqueur (if using). Lightly brush or spoon the coffee soak over each cupcake.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- In a separate bowl, gently mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream.
- Frost cupcakes generously using a piping bag or spatula.
- Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Don’t over-soak the cupcakes—just enough coffee to flavor without making them soggy.
- Keep mascarpone cold to prevent the frosting from becoming runny.
- These cupcakes taste even better after chilling for 1–2 hours.
- For an alcohol-free version, skip the liqueur and use vanilla-flavored coffee.
These Tiramisu Cupcakes are a fun, irresistible twist on the classic Italian dessert. Fluffy coffee-infused cupcakes are topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and finished with a dusting of cocoa for that signature tiramisu flavor. Elegant yet easy to make, they’re perfect for parties, celebrations, or anytime you’re craving a coffee-kissed treat.
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