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Tiramisu Cupcakes

These Tiramisu Cupcakes take the classic Italian dessert and transform it into a soft, fluffy, coffee-soaked cupcake topped with silky mascarpone frosting. Perfect for parties, holidays, Halloween gatherings, or any dessert craving, these cupcakes offer all the flavors of traditional tiramisu in a handheld treat. Ideal for anyone searching for dessert recipes, cupcake recipes, or easy cupcake recipes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cupcakes
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Coffee Soak
  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 tbsp coffee liqueur optional
  • Mascarpone Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese cold
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Method
 

  1. Make the Cupcakes
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and light, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Mix in the milk, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  8. Divide the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool fully.
  11. Add the Coffee Soak
  12. Mix the coffee and liqueur (if using).
  13. Use a toothpick to poke holes in each cupcake.
  14. Spoon 1–2 tsp of coffee mixture over each cupcake to soak in.
  15. Make the Mascarpone Frosting
  16. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  17. Add the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla, and beat until thick, smooth, and pipeable.
  18. Transfer to a piping bag with a round or star tip.
  19. Assemble
  20. Pipe the frosting generously onto each cupcake.
  21. Dust lightly with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

For stronger coffee flavor, brush the cupcakes twice with the coffee soak.
Keep cupcakes refrigerated, but let them sit 10–15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Mascarpone must be cold to prevent the frosting from becoming runny.
For a festive look (Halloween or party theme), add chocolate curls, mini ladyfingers, or edible decorations.
Can be made one day ahead — flavors deepen overnight.