#tiramisucupcakes

These tasty Tiramisu cupcakes let you enjoy the rich, coffee-infused flavors of Tiramisu. They're great for people who like both coffee and dessert. These cupcakes are a great treat for any event thanks to the smooth mascarpone frosting and cocoa powder sprinkles.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/4 cup whole milk. 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled. 2 large eggs. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder for dusting. 1/4 cup coffee liqueur optional.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and brewed espresso. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the lined cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the Tiramisu frosting. In a mixing bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese until well combined. If desired, add coffee liqueur to the frosting for an extra Tiramisu flavor kick. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe or spread the Tiramisu frosting on top of each cupcake. Dust the frosted cupcakes with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve or sifter. Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Tiramisu cupcakes!

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Indulge in the flavors of classic Tiramisu with these delightful Tiramisu Cupcakes. These moist and coffee-infused cupcakes are topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and a hint of cocoa powder for that perfect Italian dessert experience.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup whole milk. 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder. 1 tablespoon hot water. 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled. 1/4 cup Kahla or coffee liqueur. 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup powdered sugar. 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder for dusting. Ladyfingers optional, for decoration.

Instructions: Warm up the oven to 350F 175C and put paper liners in a cupcake pan. Mix the instant coffee powder with hot water in a small bowl. Set the bowl aside to cool to room temperature. Put the flour, baking powder, and salt in a different bowl and mix them together. Then, set the bowl aside. Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. One egg at a time should be added while beating, and the vanilla extract should be mixed in. Start by adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then the milk, making sure to start with the dry ingredients and end with the milk. Don't mix any further than that. Add the Kahla and brewed coffee that has cooled down. The batter should be about two thirds of the way up each cupcake liner. It's done when a toothpick stuck in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean after 18 to 20 minutes of baking. After the cupcakes have cooled in the pan for a few minutes, move them to a wire rack to cool all the way down. Cream mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and brewed espresso together until light and fluffy. This is the frosting for the Tiramisu. Spread or pipe the Tiramisu frosting on the cupcakes after they have cooled. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the cupcakes and, if you want, decorate them with ladyfingers. Put the cupcakes in the fridge for at least an hour before you serve them so that the flavors can mix. Have fun with your tasty Tiramisu cupcakes!

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

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