Tiramisu Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of fine salt
- 1 shot hot espresso
- 1/4 cup Kahlua liqueur
- 4 ounces mascarpone
softened
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kahlua
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 chocolate-covered espresso beans
optional, for topping
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400, and line four cups in a muffin pan with paper liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, beat with an electric mixer the butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, at least 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the egg white and beat until combined.
- 4
Next, beat in the sour cream.
- 5
Finally, sprinkle the flour, baking soda and salt evenly over the batter, and then beat until just combined.
- 6
Divide the batter between the cupcake liners, and bake on the middle rack for 16-19 minutes. When done, the tops will spring back, and a toothpick inserted will come out clean. (They will brown nicely on top because they're made with butter, not oil).
- 7
Let the cupcakes cool.
- 8
Meanwhile, stir together the espresso and Kahlua.
- 9
Just before serving, poke holes in the cupcakes using a toothpick, and slowly drizzle the espresso mixture into each cupcake.
- 10
Then, beat together all of the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy.
- 11
Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a 1MM Wilton tip and pipe the frosting on the cupcakes (or, just use a butter knife to frost the cupcakes, too!)
- 12
Top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered espresso bean and serve.
Tiramisu Cupcakes
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About this Recipe
Craving the sophisticated flavors of classic tiramisu but desire a perfectly portioned treat? These Tiramisu Cupcakes offer all the indulgence in a delightful individual serving, designed especially for two. Forget the fuss of a large pan; this recipe brings you elegant vanilla cupcakes infused with the beloved coffee liqueur essence.
This recipe truly shines by transforming a traditional dessert into an approachable, individual format. Each tender vanilla cupcake is generously soaked in a fragrant espresso Kahlua mixture, ensuring every bite is moist and packed with that signature coffee kick. Topped with a rich, airy mascarpone frosting, these cupcakes capture the essence of tiramisu beautifully.
Prepare for a luxurious experience that perfectly balances textures and tastes. You'll find a tender, soft vanilla cake base deeply infused with the aromatic warmth of hot espresso and the sweet, slightly spicy notes of Kahlua. The frosting, crafted from softened mascarpone and butter, provides a wonderfully creamy, light cap that complements the rich soak without being overly sweet. It's an elegant dessert that feels both special and comforting.
While Kahlua provides its distinct mocha undertones, you could experiment with another coffee liqueur if you have a favorite on hand. If chocolate-covered espresso beans aren't available for garnish, a dusting of finely grated dark chocolate would offer a similar pleasing bitterness and visual appeal. This recipe is naturally adaptable to your pantry.
These elegant Tiramisu Cupcakes are perfectly sized for a romantic evening or a small, intimate celebration. Their individual serving makes them an ideal sweet ending to any special meal, requiring no fuss with slicing or serving.