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Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes You’ll Crave Again

Indulge in these Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes that combine rich chocolate and coffee flavors in a delightful treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder use dark cocoa for deeper flavor
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 Eggs or flax eggs for plant-based
  • 1/2 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup Espresso or instant coffee
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese or ricotta as a dairy alternative
  • 1/4 cup Espresso double for coffee lovers
For Dusting
  • 2 tbs Cocoa Powder

Equipment

  • oven
  • Muffin tin
  • cupcake liners
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Spoon or cupcake corer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil together until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula until combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared liners, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whip together the mascarpone cheese and espresso until light and fluffy.
  8. Once cooled, cut off the tops of the cupcakes and scoop out a small portion. Fill each with the mascarpone mixture.
  9. Dust the filled cupcakes with cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow cupcakes to cool completely before adding the filling. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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