Tiramisu Cupcakes Uses Cake Mix
Elevate your dessert game with these irresistible Tiramisu Cupcakes made easy using vanilla cake mix! This recipe blends the rich, bold flavors of espresso-soaked cake with a luscious mascarpone cream frosting, all topped with a delicate dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for coffee lovers, these cupcakes capture the elegant indulgence of classic tiramisu in a portable, bite-sized form. With just 20 minutes of prep, this recipe simplifies the process by starting with a store-bought cake mix, saving you time without skimping on flavor. Chill the cupcakes before serving to let the coffee and frosting meld harmoniously, creating a creamy, moist treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Vanilla cake mix
- 3 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 8 oz Mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions, using the eggs, vegetable oil, and water.
Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, poke small holes into the tops of the cupcakes using a toothpick or fork. Brush the tops generously with the cooled brewed coffee, allowing it to soak into the cake.
In a mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overmix, as the mixture can become grainy.
Transfer the mascarpone frosting into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Pipe the frosting onto the tops of each cupcake.
Dust the frosted cupcakes evenly with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve.
Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious tiramisu cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 347.5 g | 446% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.3 g | 717% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1122 mg | 374% | |
| Sodium | 2838 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 506.2 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 314.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1159 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
