Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Mascarpone Frosting
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Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Mascarpone Frosting
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Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Mascaporne Frosting - from scratch moist vanilla cupcakes served with a delicious strawberry mascarpone frosting. Love it!
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Ingredients
For Vanilla Cupcakes
- 2 Cups flour
- 2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Stick butter at room temperature
- 1/2 Cup + 2 Tablespoons of sugar
- 1 Cup buttermilk
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
Strawberry Syrup
- 4 Cups strawberries
For Vanilla Mascarpone Buttercream
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar* (more may be needed)
- 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 Cup Strawberry Syrup
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Instructions
For Vanilla Cupcakes
- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Line a 12 muffin tin with muffin liners
- In a bowl place the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix
- In another bowl, place the butter and sugar. Mix with a mixer on medium high speed for 3-4 minutes
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition
- Now alternate by adding the buttermilk and flour mixture in 2-3 additions starting and ending with the flour. Mix well
- Finally add the vanilla extract
- Divide de batter between the muffin tins filling them 3/4 of the way
- Bake for 16-19 minutes or until springy to the touch
- Remove from heat and let the cupcakes cool on a cooling rack
For Strawberry Syrup
- Puree strawberries in a blender or food processor
- Strain the mixture to discard the little seeds
- Place puree on a heavy saucepan. Let the puree boil and reduce on medium-low until you get about 1/4 cup of puree
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely
For Vanilla Mascarpone Buttercream
- In a mixer place the mascarpone cheese and butter together. Cream on high speed for 3-4 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom with a spatula
- Add 1 cup of confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon of strawberry puree. Beating well for 1-2 minutes. Repeat this step until all the sugar is added in.
- Lastly add about 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and a pinch of salt
- Decorate your cupcakes and place in the fridge until ready to serve
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
342mg
(14%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1085IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
28.2mg
(31%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1085IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
18 reviews
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