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Tiramisu Cupcakes

Tiramisu Cupcakes - fluffy yellow cupcakes, brushed with espresso syrup and topped with a delicious mascarpone cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 medium eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) very soft butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Espresso syrup:

  • 1/3 cup freshly made espresso (or brewed coffee), still warm
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Frangelico (optional)

Mascarpone whipped cream:

  • 8 oz Mascarpone cheese (left at room temperature for 30 minutes)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp espresso (you can use from the syrup)

For Decoration:

  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C). Line a cupcake tin with paper cups.
  • In a bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set a side.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter for 1 minute. Add in sugar and beat for about 3 more minutes until fluffy. (Scrape the sides of the bowl if necessary).
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat until incorporated. Add vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on medium speed for about 2 more minutes or until well combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden. Toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Using a toothpick make 3-4 holes into each cupcake (to help the syrup soak better).
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and let them cool.

For the espresso syrup:

  • Combine espresso (coffee), sugar and Frangelico (optional) and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Dip a pastry brush in the syrup and brush the tops of cupcakes, until soaked.

For the Mascarpone Cream Frosting:

  • In a small bowl, using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula mix together Mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the Mascarpone mixture. Mix in the coffee.
  • Transfer to a piping bag and pipe onto cupcakes.

To decorate:

  • Dust tops of cupcakes with cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 137mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg