Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes (Printable)
Chocolate cupcakes soaked in coffee syrup with creamy mascarpone topping
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Cupcakes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
11 - 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
→ Coffee Syrup
12 - 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
13 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
14 - 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Mascarpone Frosting
15 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
16 - 8 oz mascarpone cheese, cold
17 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
18 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Assembly
19 - Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
20 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
04 - Mix in half of the dry ingredients. Add milk and coffee. Stir in remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
06 - Let cupcakes cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Dissolve sugar in hot espresso. Stir in coffee liqueur if using. Set aside to cool.
08 - Whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks. In separate bowl, beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream until combined and fluffy. Chill until ready to use.
09 - Poke several holes in top of each cooled cupcake using a skewer or fork. Brush or spoon coffee syrup generously over each cupcake.
10 - Pipe or spread mascarpone frosting onto each cupcake. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of rich chocolate and espresso creates layers of flavor that keep people guessing
- These cupcakes strike that perfect balance between elegant comfort food and dinner party showstopper
02 -
- The coffee syrup is what makes these taste like real tiramisu so dont skip or reduce it
- Cold mascarpone and cream are nonnegotiable for preventing curdled frosting
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients for the cake base but keep everything ice cold for the frosting
- The poke holes should go about halfway down not all the way through the cupcake