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Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

Irresistibly Creamy Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes to Delight You

These Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes blend rich cocoa with creamy mascarpone and coffee for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free all-purpose blend for gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Use dark cocoa for deeper taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a good alternative.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a plant-based option.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk is a suitable dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter is a delicious alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Espresso Instant coffee can be used as a quick substitute.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Ricotta can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Espresso Enhances coffee flavor in filling.
For Dusting
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Add a rich finish.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth and blended.
  4. Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  6. While baking, whip mascarpone cheese and espresso until light and fluffy; refrigerate.
  7. Once cooled, cut off tops and scoop out a small amount of cake from the center, then fill with mascarpone mixture.
  8. Dust the tops with cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.

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