Easy Tiramisu Cupcakes

coffee soaked vanilla cupcakes topped with mascarpone frosting and cocoa powder.

5 from 12 votes

These tiramisu cupcakes feature coffee-soaked vanilla cupcakes topped with a decadent mascarpone frosting. These taste just like tiramisu but are way easier to make.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 21

Total Time 31

Servings Cupcakes

Calories 164kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

1 Box(15 Ounces) Vanilla Cake Mix
1 Cup Whole Milk
½ Cup Butter
3 Eggs

For the Coffee Mixture

4 Tablespoons Instant Coffee or Espresso
½ Cup Boiling Water

For the Frosting

3 Tablespoons Mascarpone Cheese
8 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
¼ Cup Butter Softened
2 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

To Garnish

¼ Cup Cocoa Powder

Instructions

For the Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ,and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill linkers about ¾ of the way full. Bake for 21-23 minutes.
Cool completely.

For the Coffee Topping

In a small bowl, mix coffee and boiling water.
Dip the top of the cupcakes into the coffee.
Leave cupcakes to rest for around 30-60 minutes before frosting.

For the Frosting

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, Mascarpone Cheese, and vanilla . Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Sitr in heavy cream as needd to reach your desired consistency.
Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes. I used a large star tip.
Dust cocoa powder on top of frosting using a sifter, if desired.

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