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Tiramisu Cupcakes

Heavenly Tiramisu Cupcakes with Creamy Amaretto Frosting

Indulge in Tiramisu Cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic dessert with almond and espresso flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Almond flour Can substitute with extra all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Preferably at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Full-fat Greek yogurt works as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Instant espresso powder Can be omitted for non-coffee version
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla bean paste Can be replaced with vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Amaretto Can be substituted with vanilla extract
For Dusting
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder

Equipment

  • Cupcake tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with liners.
  2. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Gently mix in sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter and fold in instant espresso powder to one half.
  6. Spoon the two batters into cupcake liners and swirl for a marbled effect. Bake for 20-23 minutes.
  7. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Beatthe butter, then add mascarpone and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla bean paste and Amaretto.
  9. Pipe the frosting onto cool cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to frost the cupcakes only after they have completely cooled for the best texture.

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