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Delicious chocolate tiramisu cupcakes topped with creamy frosting

Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

These chocolate tiramisu cupcakes offer a rich and bold dessert experience with a creamy mascarpone layer, capturing the essence of classic tiramisu in a convenient cupcake form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free all-purpose blend if needed
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dark cocoa for deeper taste
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar as alternative
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for plant-based option
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter as alternative
  • 1 cup Espresso Use instant coffee if preferred
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Ricotta as alternative
Topping
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder For dusting just before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until the cocoa looks evenly distributed.
  2. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and then whisk in the milk and vegetable oil.
  3. Pour the espresso into the wet mixture and whisk again until combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until no dry flour is visible.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into a cupcake pan, filling each well consistently.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the tops look set and spring back lightly when touched.
  2. Let the cupcakes cool completely before adding the mascarpone.
Finishing Touch
  1. Once cooled, top each cupcake with a layer of mascarpone.
  2. Dust the tops lightly with the remaining cocoa powder right before serving.

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, cool cupcakes completely before topping. Dust lightly with cocoa to avoid overwhelming the mascarpone flavor. Store in the refrigerator due to the mascarpone topping.