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Tiramisu Cupcakes Recipe

Tiramisu Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in the flavors of classic tiramisu in cupcake form with these decadent Tiramisu Cupcakes. A perfect blend of coffee-infused batter, topped with a creamy mascarpone buttercream and a dusting of cocoa powder, these cupcakes are a treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g almond flour (can be replaced with all-purpose flour)
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 70 g butter (room temperature)
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 150 g sour cream (12-18%, room temperature or full-fat Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil)
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder

Mascarpone Buttercream:

  • 200 g butter
  • 100 g mascarpone cheese
  • 360 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tsp Amaretto (or vanilla extract)
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. TIRAMISU CUPCAKES Preheat the oven at 160ºC/320ºC conventional oven and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with 12 cupcake liners. Sift together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time. Mix in flour mixture, then add sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Divide batter, mix instant espresso into half. Alternate batters in cupcake liners and swirl. Bake for 20-23 mins.
  2. MASCARPONE BUTTERCREAM Mix butter until creamy, add mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and Amaretto. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of instant espresso powder to suit your taste preferences.
  • Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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Keywords: Tiramisu Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Dessert, Tiramisu, Mascarpone, Coffee, Italian Dessert