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Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

Decadent chocolate cupcakes with a creamy mascarpone frosting, inspired by the classic Italian dessert tiramisu.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/4 cup milk
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a measuring cup, combine the coffee and milk. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the coffee-milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full, and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the chilled mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and coffee liqueur until stiff peaks form.
  2. Pipe or spread the mascarpone frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and dust the tops with cocoa powder.

Notes

For added flair, garnish with chocolate shavings. These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To use frozen cupcakes, thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.