Vegan Tiramisu Cupcakes

What do I tell you? It is the world’s most delicious taste, tiramisu, in a cupcake form, plant-based! Sounds too good to be true? Well, not anymore! Here is the recepie walking you through all the details to make these rich vegan tiramisu cupcakes perfect for parties, tea time, or a cozy dessert.

Introducing my most favourite vegan tiramisu cupcakes, a treat that will make your heart skip a beat and your taste buds do a little happy dance. These cupcakes are perfect for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned vegan, trying to reduce dairy in your diet, or just love a good dessert with a twist. Let’s get started!

What Are Vegan Tiramisu Cupcakes?

The vegan tiramisu cupcake. This is a plant-based adaptation of the typical Italian dessert, tiramisu. Since traditional ingredients like mascarpone and eggs are typically used, it will use vegan-friendly substitutes in this recipe, which retains its creamy and coffee-infused essence. Imagine little edible clouds of happiness!

Ingredients For Vegan Tiramisu Cupcakes

The full details of the ingredients are available in the recipe card below.

• Plant Milk Keeps the batter light and moist
• Vegan Yogurt adds tenderness and a small tang for balance.
• Neutral Oil gives moisture and does not overpower flavors.
• Vanilla Extract adds warmth and depth.
• Cake Flour insures soft, fluffy cupcakes.
• Espresso Powder brings that extra coffee richness.
• Cocoa Powder is a touch of chocolatey magic.
• Vegan Cream Cheese & Butter – The ultimate duo for a tangy frosting.
• Icing Sugar – Sweetens and smooths the topping.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Collect your ingredients

1. Before you start, set up all your ingredients. After all, cooking is an act of love. And like any good love story, it must start with preparation.

2. Make the Cupcakes

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together plant milk, vegan yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Sift the cake flour, caster sugar, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder into the wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined—careful not to overmix!
4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
5. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely before decorating.

3. Brew the Coffee Syrup

1. While the cupcakes cool, brew your coffee.
2. Stir in the sugar while the coffee is hot to create a light syrup. Set it aside to cool.

4. Prepare the Vegan Mascarpone Frosting

1. Beat the vegan butter until fluffy. Add the vegan cream cheese and continue beating until smooth.
2. Gradually add the icing sugar and vanilla extract, whipping until light and creamy. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up slightly.

5. Assemble the Cupcakes

1. Poke small holes into the tops of the cooled cupcakes with a fork or skewer.
2. Brush the coffee syrup generously over each cupcake, allowing it to soak in.
3. Pipe or spread a generous dollop of mascarpone frosting on top.
4. Dust with cocoa powder for that classic tiramisu finish.

How to make Perfect Vegan Tiramisu Cupcakes?

1. Quality ingredients can make all the difference – use good espresso powder, quality vegan cream cheese where possible.
2. Be patient: let that coffee syrup really soak in there for maximum flavor.
3. Chill the frosting. If it gets too soft while piping, pop back in the fridge for a few minutes.

Why these cupcakes will steal your heart

There’s just something so natively romantic about tiramisu-it literally translates to “pick me up” in Italian, after all. These cupcakes really do lift your spirits with each and every bite. It is a concert of flavors with the rich taste of coffee, soft cake, and creamy frosting, which is impossible to resist.