I generally try and keep my coffee/espresso drink intake to one beverage a day.
I tend to stick to coffee, but I love a good americano now and again too. :)
I find that too much caffeine makes me angry. Like the hulk. But without the cool green muscles.
So just the manic anger for no apparent (good) reason.
Which is not very attractive or fun to be around. Surprise.
So I try and have a little moderation with my caffeine love affair.
I do not count cupcakes made with coffee. Nope.
Yes, these cupcakes are a subtle mix of coffee and chocolate flavor with a creamy mascarpone frosting.
I did not find a way to incorporate any marsala wine or brandy, but I don't think these really need it.
Tiramisu Cupcakes, makes 12 standard size
You will need: 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/3 cup oil (I used vegetable but canola or peanut oil would be good too) 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled).
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together vanilla, oil, vinegar and coffee. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. This batter will be very wet-that's normal. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Trust the toothpick.
Mascarpone frosting, makes enough to frost 2 dozen. (This is how I made it, so if you are only frosting a dozen you can try and half this recipe. I would have done this for you, but I haven't really tested it that way so I thought I'd just tell you what I really did. Yo.)
You will need: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup powered sugar.
Cream together the softened mascarpone and cream. Add in half the powdered sugar and cream just until smooth then add in the other half and repeat. After I frosted my cupcakes I sifted on a little cocoa powder-trying for that "tiramisu" look.
This is genius! Looks so delicious.
Posted by: Tweet_tater | March 22, 2011 at 08:26 AM
thanks for this recipe,can a ask you a dumb question?distilled white vinegar is the regular white vinegar?
Thanks XOxo
Posted by: erika | March 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Ooh, I love coffee muffins! I will have to try these.
Posted by: Hannah Clare | March 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM
ericka-yes, it's just regular white vinegar.
Posted by: emma | March 22, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Oh, I love your blog. You should publish a cookbook. Seriously! x
Posted by: elle | March 22, 2011 at 05:37 PM
These look delicious! I've been working on a coffee frosting recipe but I think I'll have to give this cupcake recipe a try :)
-Amber
Posted by: Amber P. | March 22, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Those look ridiculously good :)
Posted by: Charin | March 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM
i think ive died and gone to heaven...two amazing things in one!!!
-kellie
Posted by: Kellie | March 22, 2011 at 11:53 PM
oh my goodness, we share the same crazy love for coffee!
thank you for sharing the recipe to these beauties! i will be using it for my next baking endeavor!!!
love your blog!
<3 mk
Posted by: mary kuzkin | March 23, 2011 at 01:17 AM
I find that too much caffeine makes me angry. Like the hulk. <<, THIS ! Is funny!!! I have been looking for a good recipe for this. I wanted to make them on and post on my blog. Can't wait to try.
Posted by: Michelle | March 23, 2011 at 08:14 AM
i can't wait to try these! they look super yummy! i always say if i don't get my morning coffee I will hulk out lol :)
Posted by: Kiki | March 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM
You could brush the cupcake with the wine, if you wanted the extra flavor.
Posted by: Erica B. | March 23, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Ah! one of my favorites! :) We serve ours with a little sugar sprinkled lady finger ♥ great recipe, Emma!
Posted by: alethea | March 23, 2011 at 05:33 PM
You could have your brandy on the side perhaps? J/k these look scrumptious!
Posted by: Julie | March 23, 2011 at 11:15 PM
lookssooo yummy!!
Posted by: lulu | March 24, 2011 at 12:24 AM
i can't wait to make these!
Posted by: Kaitlyn | March 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM
These sound great, I'm going to give 'em a go!
Posted by: Gabbie | March 24, 2011 at 05:12 PM
Oh my gosh, these look scrumptious! They will definitely be made and consumed be me very shortly.
Posted by: Jiji | March 25, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I tried making these cupcakes today and they turned out a bit too salty... Did I do something wrong? Too much baking soda? They did however turn out really moist.
Any suggestions would be great! Thanks in advance and thanks for sharing this recipe.
Posted by: Knitted-dream.blogspot.com | March 26, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Hey, this recipe looks awesome. Tiramasu is pretty much my favorite dessert. I can't wait to try these. Have you ever made tiramasu? I have had cakes that are inspired by, but because its such a favorite, its hard to let it go if they dont taste exactly like it...
I really cant wait to try these, but like the tiramasu's I've made, you should just add the wine or brandy into the mascarpone, or like one of these comments suggested, brushing it over the cupcake sounds awesome. Im just not a drinker so if it was strong tasting, that may be too much.
ANYWAY. I wanted to encourage you only. Tell you thank you for this recipe and all of the other great recipes you take the time to post... and if there's a way you could add that other small flavor to make it perfect! You should!
(Since I havent tried them, being the expert that I am, they may be perfect already so I really dont mean any insult. I care so deeply for tiramasu!) :)
Posted by: Grace Maria Buchanan | May 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM
I want to make these this week, they look delicious.
But, no eggs?? Really? I'd really appreciate it if you could answer me asap, because I want to do these for my next dinner party. Thanks!
Posted by: Marta | November 9, 2011 at 07:33 AM