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Gluten-Free Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes That Impress Every Time

Delight your guests with these gluten-free chocolate tiramisu cupcakes that perfectly meld rich chocolate and espresso flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder dark cocoa preferred
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder fresh
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Almond Milk dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup Espresso or instant coffee
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese or ricotta as alternative
  • 1 tbsp Additional Cocoa Powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whip mascarpone cheese and espresso in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
  9. Hollow out the center of each cupcake and fill with the whipped mascarpone mixture.
  10. Dust the tops with additional cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best results. Avoid overmixing for fluffy cupcakes. Ensure cupcakes are cool before filling.

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