473 1/6ml tiramisu cream(about 500 grams; see author's tiramisù recipe)
12 pcs macaron shell
cocoa powder
espresso(for moistening; lightly sweetened)
Instructions
Cake
Beat the eggs with the sugar, lemon zest and vanilla until combined; gradually add the oil and water.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and fold into the wet mixture; fill liners two-thirds full and bake in a preheated conventional oven at 340°F (170°C) for about 25 minutes.
Filling & Decoration
Prepare the tiramisù cream following the author's tiramisù recipe or use about 2 cups prepared mascarpone tiramisù cream.
Let baked cupcakes cool to room temperature; using a small knife, cut out a small section from the top of each cupcake to form a cavity.
Moisten each cavity with a couple of teaspoons of lightly sweetened espresso.
Fill the cavity with the mascarpone tiramisù cream using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Decorate each cupcake with an edible flower, a macaron shell and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
Tips
Bring eggs to room temperature for better aeration and a lighter, more even cake crumb.
Bake cupcakes in the centre of the oven and rotate the tray halfway for even browning.
Dust with cocoa just before serving to prevent sogginess; assemble macarons and flowers last.