Description
Holiday Tiramisu Cupcakes offer a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining rich coffee-soaked sponge cake with creamy mascarpone frosting. These indulgent treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing joy to any occasion with their rich flavors and stunning presentation. Each bite is a celebration of festive delight that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), lining a standard cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Mix in milk and cooled coffee until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no flour pockets remain.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cupcakes cool, whip mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with mascarpone frosting and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg