Tiramisu Cupcakes

Enjoy the rich and creamy tastes of traditional Tiramisu in the form of a cupcake. Coffee is mixed into these moist cupcakes, and a rich mascarpone frosting is spread on top.

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 coffee, cooled
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur e
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• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar

Beat until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and brewed coffee

Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely

While the cupcakes cool, prepare the Tiramisu frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and coffee liqueur until smooth and creamy

Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread the Tiramisu frosting on top of each cupcake

Dust the frosted cupcakes with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings

Chill the cupcakes in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together

Enjoy your homemade Tiramisu Cupcakes