Deliciously moist cupcakes topped with a rich mascarpone frosting and fresh strawberries. Perfect for any sweet occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy cream chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the flour alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat the mascarpone cheese, chilled heavy cream, and powdered sugar together until thick and spreadable.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the mascarpone frosting on top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg