Creamy Dreamy Tiramisu Cupcakes
Delightfully Dreamy Tiramisu Cupcakes what a perfect bite of sophistication for your next gathering or as a guilty pleasure all your own.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee cooled
For the Coffee Soak:
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur optional
- For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish:
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate curls or grated chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in sour cream and espresso. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the coffee soak: Combine espresso and coffee liqueur. Pierce the top of each cupcake several times with a fork and brush with coffee soak.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Decorate and serve: Pipe or spread frosting on each cupcake. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate curls.
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