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Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

These Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes combine rich chocolate cupcakes with a creamy mascarpone coffee topping inspired by classic tiramisu. Elegant, moist, and gourmet-style, they’re perfect for parties, birthdays, or special dessert tables.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup brewed coffee cooled
  • Coffee Soak
  • ½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional
  • Tiramisu Cream
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tbsp espresso
  • Topping / Decoration
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Crushed cookies optional, like tiramisu cookies

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and brewed coffee. Mix until smooth.
  6. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Mix brewed coffee with sugar to make coffee soak. Lightly brush over cooled cupcakes.
  8. In a bowl, whip mascarpone until smooth.
  9. In another bowl, whip cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  10. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone and add vanilla and espresso.
  11. Pipe tiramisu cream onto cooled cupcakes.
  12. Dust with cocoa powder and top with chocolate shavings or cookie crumbs.

Notes

  • Do not overbake cupcakes to keep them moist and soft.
  • Chill cupcakes for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
  • Use strong coffee or espresso for authentic tiramisu taste.
  • Mascarpone can be replaced with cream cheese if needed.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Best served chilled for a firmer, bakery-style texture.