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Tiramisu Cupcakes Easy Cupcake Recipes

I’ll be honest, tiramisu has always felt like that dessert you order at a fancy restaurant but never quite dare to tackle at home. Then I thought, why not shrink it into something playful, portable, and—dare I say—less intimidating? Enter these tiramisu cupcakes. They’ve got the same creamy coffee-kissed goodness we love, only this time they come with their own wrapper. Less pressure, more fun. What makes these cupcakes such a keeper is how they strike a balance between indulgence and approachability. You’ll taste that soft sponge, brushed with espresso, layered with mascarpone cream that doesn’t take hours to whip up. Each bite feels like a little hug—sweet, mellow, and just enough coffee to keep things interesting. I once brought these to a family get-together, and let’s just say they didn’t exactly last long. Even my aunt, who insists she doesn’t like coffee, asked me for the recipe. So if you’ve ever wanted to impress without the fuss, these cupcakes are your ticket. Think of them as training wheels for making the full tiramisu cake. Or maybe the upgrade? Either way, they’re quick, fun, and definitely part of the easy cupcake recipes family. This is my go-to tiramisu easy recipe when I want a crowd-pleaser. If you’re into Easy Cupcakes, hunting through Cupcake Recipes for inspiration, or even looking for a healthy tiramisu recipe spin, this one checks the boxes. Honestly, it might just be the best tiramisu recipe you try this year. And yes, it counts as a quick tiramisu recipe too—because patience is overrated when dessert is involved.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: best tiramisu recipe, Cupcake Recipes, Easy Cupcake Recipes, Easy Cupcakes, healthy tiramisu recipe, quick tiramisu recipe, tiramisu easy recipe
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until the batter is smooth.
  5. Fill liners about 2/3 full and bake 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Brush cupcakes with cooled espresso.
  7. Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  8. Pipe or spread mascarpone cream over cooled cupcakes.
  9. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.