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Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cupcakes infused with espresso and topped with silky mascarpone frosting inspired by classic tiramisu.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup milk whole
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup espresso strong, hot
  • 0.5 cup hot water
Espresso Soak
  • 0.5 cup espresso cooled
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur optional
Mascarpone Frosting
  • 1.25 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese cold
  • 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). Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix gently.
  5. Pour in hot espresso and hot water; batter will be thin.
  6. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Mix cooled espresso, sugar, and liqueur for the soak.
  8. Brush espresso soak over cooled cupcakes.
  9. Whip cold cream to soft peaks, add mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
  10. Frost cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

Chill cupcakes for 1–2 hours for enhanced tiramisu flavor.