Tiramisu Cupcakes

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Cooking and baking are two of my favorite things. They take me back to my childhood and all the wonderful things my mom would make. When I was growing up, she made the most amazing Tiramisu. Tiramisu is an amazing blend of coffee, creamy custard, cocoa, and silky cake. Gluten free lady fingers are a little difficult to find, so I thought I would try to convert them into a cupcake. There is a definite Tiramisu essence in them along with a fun twist. This time I cheated a little and used a boxed cake mix. But they still received an "OMG" and an A+ from the tasting crew.


Coffee Cupcakes:
1 box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix
½ cup butter, softened
2/3 cup water
3 eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tbsp. Instant coffee

Following the directions on the box, mix all ingredients. Bake at 325 for 18-23 minutes. Cool completely.

Tiramisu Filling:
8 oz. Mascarpone
3 egg yolks
¼ cup sugar

Beat egg yolks with sugar until foamy. Fold in mascarpone. Spoon mixture into decorating bag fitted with 1/4-inch writing tip (alternatively, spoon into large ziplock bag and cut off a corner). To fill each cupcake, insert tip of bag into center of cooled cupcake; gently squeeze bag until cupcake expands slightly but does not burst (each cupcake should be filled with about 1 tablespoon filling).

Cocoa Frosting:
6 tbsp.butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. cocoa powder
2 1/3 c. powdered sugar
4 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In small mixer bowl combine all ingredients; beat to a smooth consistency. Add more milk if necessary. Move frosting to a blender or change attachment on a standmixer to the whisk attachment. Blend or whisk for about 10 seconds until the frosting becomes whipped and airy. Tiramisu is a light textured dessert, and the whipped frosting provides a lightness to the denser cake. Frost filled cupcakes liberally with a knife or with a decorating bag.

Enjoy with a fresh hot cup of coffee!

Can it replace my mom's? No way. But it does reinvent Tiramisu in a new and fun way.

Comments

  1. CarolApril 6, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    mmmm...are they good? Yeah, that tiramsu was awesome! We have found one restaurant here that might rival it (and we've tried a few!) but ours from Vienna is still our favorite - wonderful memories :)

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  2. John B SullivanApril 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Yep, Aunt Carol's Tiramisu is the best!!! Makes my mouth water just thinking of it!

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