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Vanilla Tiramisu Cupcakes

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These elegant cupcakes bring the classic flavors of tiramisu into a handheld treat. Moist vanilla sponge is filled with a mascarpone cream, soaked with espresso syrup, and topped with fluffy coffee-kissed frosting and a chocolate-covered espresso bean. Perfect for coffee lovers and special occasions alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tsp water
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • Chocolate-covered espresso beans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture. Mix until smooth.
  5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  6. In a small bowl, mix brewed espresso, sugar, and coffee liqueur (if using).
  7. For the filling, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  8. Use a cupcake corer or knife to remove the center of each cupcake. Spoon in the mascarpone filling.
  9. Brush cupcake tops with the espresso soak.
  10. For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, coffee concentrate, and cream until smooth and pipeable.
  11. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes, dust with cocoa powder, and top each with a chocolate-covered espresso bean.

Notes

  • Chill filled cupcakes before frosting for best results.
  • Use high-quality espresso or strong brewed coffee for a robust flavor.
  • Mascarpone should be at room temperature to avoid lumps.
  • Frosted cupcakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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