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Tiramisu Cupcakes

Irresistible Tiramisu Cupcakes with Almond Espresso Bliss

These Tiramisu Cupcakes combine almond and espresso flavors for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cup almond flour can swap with more all-purpose flour if nut-free
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 0.5 cup butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup sour cream Greek yogurt is a good substitute
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
For the Buttercream
  • 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tablespoons Amaretto can substitute with vanilla extract
For Decoration

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Cupcake Tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with liners.
  2. Sift together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a stand mixer.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  6. Divide the batter into two bowls; add instant espresso powder to one half.
  7. Scoop alternating spoonfuls of the two batters into each cupcake liner.
  8. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. To make the buttercream, beat together softened butter and mascarpone until smooth.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and Amaretto, mixing until fluffy.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the Amaretto mascarpone buttercream and dust with cocoa powder.
  13. Serve and enjoy your Tiramisu Cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.

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