Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Mascarpone Frosting

User Reviews

4.2

18 reviews
Good
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12 cupcakes

  • Calories

    444 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Mascarpone Frosting

Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Mascaporne Frosting - from scratch moist vanilla cupcakes served with a delicious strawberry mascarpone frosting. Love it!

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings

For Vanilla Cupcakes

  • 2 Cups flour
  • 2 Teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 tick butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 Cup sugar + 2 Tablespoons
  • 1 Cup buttermilk
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 egg

Strawberry Syrup

  • 4 Cups strawberries

For Vanilla Mascarpone Buttercream

  • 2 ticks butter softened
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar more may be needed
  • 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • salt pinch
  • 1/4 Cup Strawberry Syrup

Instructions

For Vanilla Cupcakes

  1. Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Line a 12 muffin tin with muffin liners
  3. In a bowl place the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix
  4. In another bowl, place the butter and sugar. Mix with a mixer on medium high speed for 3-4 minutes
  5. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition
  6. Now alternate by adding the buttermilk and flour mixture in 2-3 additions starting and ending with the flour. Mix well
  7. Finally add the vanilla extract
  8. Divide de batter between the muffin tins filling them 3/4 of the way
  9. Bake for 16-19 minutes or until springy to the touch
  10. Remove from heat and let the cupcakes cool on a cooling rack

For Strawberry Syrup

  1. Puree strawberries in a blender or food processor
  2. Strain the mixture to discard the little seeds
  3. Place puree on a heavy saucepan. Let the puree boil and reduce on medium-low until you get about 1/4 cup of puree
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool completely

For Vanilla Mascarpone Buttercream

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Lastly add about 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and a pinch of salt
  4. Decorate your cupcakes and place in the fridge until ready to serve

Nutrition Information

Show Details
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%)

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.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2

18 reviews
Good

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

American
5.0 (33 reviews)

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

Tiramisu

Italian
5.0 (18 reviews)

Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Candied Yams

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Buffalo Wings

American
5.0 (63 reviews)

Broccoli Casserole

American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Crab Cake Sandwich

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

S'mores Bars

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Vegetable Beef Stew

American
5.0 (30 reviews)

Cajun Roasted Turkey

American
5.0 (39 reviews)

Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

American
5.0 (27 reviews)