Irresistibly Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu (Printable Version)
Rich chocolate cupcakes soaked in coffee syrup topped with creamy mascarpone frosting.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chocolate Cupcakes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
11 - 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
→ Coffee Syrup
12 - 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
13 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Mascarpone Frosting
15 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
16 - 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, cold
17 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
18 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Assembly
19 - Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
20 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
04 - Mix in half the dry ingredients, then add milk and coffee. Stir in remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Dissolve sugar in hot espresso. Stir in coffee liqueur if using. Set aside to cool.
08 - Whip cold cream to soft peaks. In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream until combined. Chill until ready to use.
09 - Poke several holes in the top of each cooled cupcake with a skewer. Brush coffee syrup generously over each cupcake.
10 - Pipe or spread mascarpone frosting onto each cupcake. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The coffee soaked cupcakes stay incredibly moist for days
- Mascarpone frosting is lighter than traditional buttercream but still decadent
- They look impressive but come together faster than a classic tiramisu
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent curdled batter and dense cupcakes
- Don't skip the coffee syrup step it's the entire flavor identity
- Cold mascarpone and cream are essential for frosting that holds its shape
03 -
- Investment in quality cocoa powder completely transforms the chocolate depth
- The coffee syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator