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Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

These rich chocolate cupcakes combine classic tiramisu flavors with a delightful cupcake format, topped with a luscious coffee-flavored mascarpone frosting and a dusting of cocoa.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • to taste Cocoa powder, for dusting for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and eggs, then add milk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Assembling
  1. Once cupcakes are cooled, dip each cupcake briefly in the coffee to soak.
  2. Frost the cupcakes with the coffee-flavored mascarpone frosting.
  3. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For a stronger coffee flavor, let the cupcakes soak in the coffee for a bit longer. Whip the cream until just soft peaks form; this will ensure a light and fluffy frosting. Store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze the unfrosted cupcakes.