The Ultimate Tiramis Cupcakes
These Ultimate Tiramis Cupcakes are a heavenly blend of espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa in a fluffy cupcake form. Perfect for impressing your guests!
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 115 g butter softened
- 200 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons cold espresso mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- 20 g unsweetened cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 150 g heavy cream
- 220 g mascarpone cheese
- 100 g confectioners' sugar sifted
- cocoa powder and dark chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly incorporate the espresso mixture, blending until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the heavy cream in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
- Mix the mascarpone cheese and sifted confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to create a light and fluffy frosting.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting on top.
- Dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings over the frosting for decoration.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to a week but expect frosting to lose some fluffiness.
- Freeze cupcakes for up to 2 months; frost after thawing for best texture.