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Tiramisu Cupcakes

Prep Time 27 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Description
Tiramisu cupcakes with mascarpone frosting that actually holds its shape. Whip it just until soft peaks form, and brush the espresso soak on warm.
Ingredients
    For the Cupcakes
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
    • For the Espresso Soak
  • 1/2 cup brewed espresso (cooled)
  • 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
    • For the Mascarpone Frosting
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
    Bake the Cupcakes
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with 12 liners.
  2. 2
    Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3
    Cream the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
  5. 5
    Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk in three additions, mixing just until combined.
  6. 6
    Fill liners two-thirds full and bake 16-18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
    7. Soak, Frost, and Assemble
  7. 7
    Combine the espresso and coffee liqueur, if using.
  8. 8
    Brush about a tablespoon onto each cupcake while still warm. Cool completely.
  9. 9
    Beat the room-temperature mascarpone until smooth.
  10. 10
    In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks, then fold into the mascarpone until just combined.
  11. 11
    Pipe or spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder right before serving.
Read it online: https://www.bakingcakee.com/recipes/tiramisu-cupcakes-recipe-card/