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Vanilla Tiramisu Cupcakes Recipe

Vanilla Tiramisu Cupcakes Recipe
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These light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are infused with espresso and filled with a creamy mascarpone center. Topped with swirls of whipped mascarpone frosting and a dusting of cocoa powder, these cupcakes deliver all the classic flavors of tiramisu in a fun, individual-sized treat.

Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

  • 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 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Espresso soak:

  • 1/3 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Mascarpone filling:

  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Optional: chocolate-covered espresso beans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cupcakes Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Divide into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the Espresso Soak Stir espresso, sugar, and liqueur together. Let it cool.
  3. Prepare the Filling Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Hollow out the center of each cupcake and spoon or pipe in the filling.
  4. Brush & Frost Brush cupcake tops with espresso soak. For frosting, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Beat in mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Pipe swirls on top of each cupcake. Dust with cocoa powder and top with a coffee bean or chocolate piece.

Notes

  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
  • Serve with a hot latte or cold brew for a dreamy tiramisu pairing.

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