Description
Indulge in these Tiramisu Inspired Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of rich coffee and cocoa flavors topped with creamy mascarpone. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- Additional cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the milk and brewed espresso until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cupcakes cool completely, mix mascarpone cheese with sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Generously top each cooled cupcake with the mascarpone mixture.
- Dust with cocoa powder for that final touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake approx. 85g
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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