Delicious Tiramisu Cupcakes with Coffee and Mascarpone Frosting Recipe
Delight in these elegant Tiramisu Cupcakes, a fusion of classic Italian dessert flavors transformed into a delightful handheld treat. Moist vanilla cupcakes soaked with fragrant coffee syrup are topped with smooth, rich mascarpone frosting and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder, capturing the essence of tiramisu in every bite.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Coffee Syrup
- 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Mascarpone Frosting
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Finish
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Vanilla Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Make Coffee Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine brewed coffee and sugar over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Brush Cupcakes with Coffee Syrup: Using a pastry brush, generously brush the cooled coffee syrup over the top of each cooled vanilla cupcake, allowing it to soak in to infuse the coffee flavor reminiscent of tiramisu.
- Prepare Mascarpone Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened mascarpone cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Frost Cupcakes: Generously pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting on top of each soaked cupcake, covering them completely to create a luscious layer.
- Dust with Cocoa Powder: Lightly sift cocoa powder over the frosted cupcakes to replicate tiramisu’s signature finish and add a slight bitterness that balances the sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before brushing with coffee syrup to prevent sogginess.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of regular brewed coffee in the syrup.
- Mascarpone frosting is best served fresh; refrigerate cupcakes if not serving immediately but allow to come to room temperature before eating.
- To make these cupcakes gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
Keywords: Tiramisu, Cupcakes, Italian dessert, Mascarpone, Coffee syrup, Cocoa dusting, Vanilla cupcakes
