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Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

Moist chocolate cupcakes soaked with espresso and topped with silky mascarpone frosting for a decadent tiramisu-inspired treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup hot brewed espresso
Espresso Soak
  • 0.5 cup brewed espresso
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Mascarpone Frosting
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin.
  2. Whisk dry cupcake ingredients together.
  3. Add egg, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  4. Whisk in hot espresso until batter is thin.
  5. Bake cupcakes 18–20 minutes; cool completely.
  6. Make espresso soak by mixing espresso and sugar.
  7. Brush cooled cupcakes with espresso soak.
  8. Whip mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
  9. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

Keep mascarpone cold for best frosting texture. Add coffee liqueur to soak for richer flavor.