Tiramisu Cupcakes – Espresso-Infused, Creamy Frosting
Savor the delightful fusion of classic tiramisu and cupcakes with these Tiramisu Cupcakes – Espresso-Infused, Creamy Frosting. Each bite offers a soft, fluffy texture infused with rich espresso flavor, topped with a luscious mascarpone frosting dusted with cocoa powder. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these handheld treats are easy to make and ideal for sharing. With just about 40 minutes of preparation time, they are quick enough for last-minute celebrations yet indulgent enough to impress guests. Create your own little pieces of bliss that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 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 cooled espresso
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup espresso (for brushing warm cupcakes)
- 2–3 Tbsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1–2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix milk and cooled espresso together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and liquid mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While warm, brush cupcakes with an espresso-sugar syrup.
- For the frosting, beat mascarpone until smooth, add cold heavy cream gradually while whipping until soft peaks form; then mix in powdered sugar.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg