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Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

Moist chocolate cupcakes infused with espresso and topped with creamy mascarpone frosting for a decadent tiramisu-inspired treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup hot brewed espresso
Espresso Soak
  • 0.5 cup espresso brewed
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur optional
Mascarpone Frosting
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese cold
  • 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Whisk eggs, oil, vanilla, and sour cream in another bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then mix in hot espresso until smooth.
  5. Divide batter into liners and bake 18–20 minutes.
  6. Brush warm cupcakes with espresso soak.
  7. Beat mascarpone briefly until smooth.
  8. Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to medium-stiff peaks.
  9. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone to create frosting.
  10. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

Keep mascarpone and cream cold for stable frosting.