Here’s a recipe for Tiramisu Cupcakes, including ingredient quantities, instructions, and approximate nutrition information:
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
For the coffee soak:
- 1/4 cup (60ml) brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the mascarpone frosting:
- 8 oz (225g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, 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.
- While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the coffee soak by combining the cooled brewed espresso or coffee with the coffee liqueur (if using) and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, use a fork or toothpick to poke several holes in the top of each cupcake. Spoon the coffee soak over the cupcakes, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- To make the mascarpone frosting, beat the softened mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Dust the tops of the cupcakes with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
Nutrition information (per cupcake):
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 95mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 14g
- Protein: 4g
Enjoy your homemade Tiramisu Cupcakes!