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Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Giada's Bake Sale Overall User Rating: 
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Game Night HIT!
07/06/2008 at 12:37pm
User: Nichole from champaign, IL User Rating:
I have made these twice now and I think the mini size of them is perfect. Bigger cupcakes are too rich. The first time I used pureed raspberries and it was amazing!!!!!
Fun & Inspiring
06/21/2008 at 03:00pm
User: Jen from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
My daughter had this recipe TIVO'd for a month before we finally tried it! I was impressed that my daughter knew from Giada's teaching exactly how and when to add what. The taste, perfectly delicious. The size, convenient to share with others. This was a great first experience baking with my 9 year old aspiring chef. :)
Mascarpone Cupcakes
05/19/2008 at 02:30pm
User: Madlyn from Ontario, CA User Rating:
I made these cupcakes over the weekend and my family and I LOVED them. My sister told me they blow away Sprinkles Cupcakes. My son wants me to make these cupcakes every weekend. Instead of using the mini pan size I used the regular cupcake size pan. These cupcakes were the best I have ever tasted. My only problem was I could not find mascarpone cheese,after 3 different markets I finally found it at Fresh/Easy market.
Yum!
05/13/2008 at 08:32am
User: Alyssa from Ledyard, CT User Rating:
These are hands down the best cupcakes I have ever made. It doesn't get more moist than these. The first time I made them I did the strawberry glaze but found them to be really really sticky. The second time I made the batter as directed and frosted them with chocolate frosting and placed the fresh cut strawberries on top. No matter how you make them they are delicious!
Love These!
05/11/2008 at 05:40pm
User: Lindsi from Frenchtown, MT User Rating:
These were a big hit for Mothers Day! I was kinda nervous reading some other reviews but i am so happy. I made these regular sized cupcakes, they turned out very nice, not rich at all. It's a very nice batter. I used 2 cups of Organic powdered sugar instead of 2 1/2 cups and used thawed organic whole strawberries, The icing was very nice, i took my time spreading the icing on, keeping it just on top of the cupcakes, i made sure the icing was dry enough before eating! THEY WERE WONDERFUL!
Gummy
05/06/2008 at 07:51pm
User: Mary Beth from Hilliard, OH User Rating:
Easy,but the mascarpone didn't make up for the fact that the cake is made with vegetable oil and still has the gummy texture that you get from mixes that one can't really fail with but don't have the texture or flavor of made from scratch. I tasted the batter before baking and added some good vanilla, but it wasn't enought. Didn't bother to make the glaze after tasting the cakes coming from the oven. Cute, but that's about it!
amazing!
05/04/2008 at 01:16pm
User: Ally from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
I made these perfectly pink cupcakes for a bachelorette party and 8 skinny girls ate 48 cupcakes in about 2 minutes! These are amazing! I did not add any cheese to the icing as some suggested, but they still came out really really well. I am making these again later this week for another party and I know they are going to get great reviews again! Highly recommended recipe, especially for parties!
Excellent
04/25/2008 at 12:39pm
User: Nicole from Saint Paul, MN User Rating:
These are the best cup cakes I have ever made or tasted! Make sure to really whip the cake mix with the cheese mixture it does take about 3 min. but well worth it in the end! Enjoy
Cupcake Galore
04/14/2008 at 06:02pm
User: Stephanie from Frisco, TX User Rating:
It was a great recipe.I really liked it. From, Sarah Hubner Frisco,TX
Insane
04/13/2008 at 12:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are probably one of the most delicious creations that have ever come out of my kitchen. Definitely a staple for any baking event!
Can't eat just one
04/11/2008 at 09:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We had these cupcakes for a get together and they were a huge hit. Light and fluffy and very tasty.
five star delicousoso
04/10/2008 at 10:51am
User: cuppondya from hiram, GA User Rating:
this is great and delicous
yummy
04/09/2008 at 04:36pm
User: Kerry from Bronx, NY User Rating:
I made this for my neighbors and they loed it.
Tastes good and looks cute
04/02/2008 at 09:10pm
User: Kristen from Livermore, CA User Rating:
I made these cupcakes last night and they were so easy to put together. The cupcake itself is pretty light and fluffy, and then the strawberry glaze tastes so fresh. I used less powdered sugar than the recipe called for, and stirred in the strawberry puree slowly so that I could stop at the consistency I wanted. Overall, I really like this recipe!
Okay
03/25/2008 at 02:28pm
User: Ah-Janai from Detroit, MI User Rating:
I think that this recipe is delicious. everyone should try it.
So good!
03/06/2008 at 02:42pm
User: LIZ from evansville, IN User Rating:
These were a big hit...so easy...and so delicious!
Pretty darn good.
02/24/2008 at 11:25pm
User: Kristen from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I love these cupcakes.. I love the white cake mix with the mascarpone cheese. It makes it light and fluffy and delicious.. the glaze however.. is good but the first time I tried to make this recipe I had a mess with the glaze and it is STICKY!!!! So, I make these cupcakes with regular frosting in a can (i know, boo!) but it is so good. If I could get the glaze to look as pretty and to stay put the way Giada did on the show.. I would love the strawberry glaze.. but after it dripping all throughout my fridge... I'm sticking to my store bought frosting.
cant wait
02/02/2008 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
its looks absolutely delicious, and i cant wait to make it! :-)
HUGE HIT
01/14/2008 at 10:33am
User: Barbara from Des Moines, IA User Rating:
I made this for a post-holiday party, and it was a huge hit with everyone, adults and kids alike. Everyone asked for the recipe. I added 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese to the icing, and it turned out beautifully.
Yummy and Pretty!
12/16/2007 at 11:06pm
User: Jennifer from Homestead, FL User Rating:
I am a novice baker- and these cupcakes made me look like a pro! I did not experience any of the problems others listed below. They were moist and flavorful. I added 1/2 C Marscapone to the icing as others suggesting and the icing was perfect consistency. Sweet indeed, but mini muffin size made them just right. I think larger size would be too rich. A++++
Strawberry Cupcake
12/05/2007 at 02:42pm
User: Margarita from Canoga Park, CA User Rating:
These are really easy to make. I used fresh strawberries, but make sure you don't use too much strawberry juice because then you'll need a LOT of powdered sugar to make the icing harden. Another great idea for these is to use some store bought icing to decorate these. It was my friend Kristine's birthday and I used blue store bought icing on the pink strawberry home-made icing to make little blue Ks. Really cute! And delicious!
yummy
11/20/2007 at 09:58pm
User: michelle from holbrook, MA User Rating:
These cup cakes are so light and not heavy like your average cup cake. My kids love them and I this will be on my list for parties and Holidays too. I saw this on tv and had to try it. Not too sweet at all. Better than a regular cup cake.
If you like cheese cake
11/20/2007 at 12:12pm
User: Geri from West Milford, NJ User Rating:
If you like cheese cake you'll love these cupcakes. The texture is very similiar and the recipe much easier than any cheese cake I've made.
WOW
10/12/2007 at 09:45pm
User: Susan from Laurel, MD User Rating:
These cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. They melted in my mouth. WOW
really great
09/15/2007 at 07:21pm
User: Mari from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I made this recipe with organic vanilla cake mix - and it came out great. Really sweet and delicious, especially with the tart flavor of the strawberries. Be sure to spray the muffin pan - even if you use the new silicone bakeware.
A crowd pleaser!
08/26/2007 at 11:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty and perfect for summer. I don't know that the mascarpone affected the taste much, but it seemed to make a difference in the texture of the cupcakes, which were very smooth and not too crumbly. I only needed about half of the glaze that the recipe makes. I would cut the powdered sugar and increase the strawberries. The frozen berries actually add a little needed tartness. Before you blend, definitely drain the berries well though, otherwise it is runny, as others have said. I serve these with champagne, and they make a sophisticated dessert for the non-baker! :)
Wow!
08/20/2007 at 06:11pm
User: Amy from Arlington Heights, IL User Rating:
These cupcakes are so easy and absolutely delicious! Why waste your time making cupcakes from scratch when these are just as good if not better?
Tasty
08/18/2007 at 04:25pm
User: Sara from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
These cupcakes are so light and fluffy and the glaze is a super-sweet topping.
alright...
08/13/2007 at 08:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
holy crap these are sweet. I used Giada's recommended Duncan Heins (spelling?) white cake mix and, combined with the really runny and messy frosting, made for an extremely sweet cupcake. I had even added cream cheese to the frosting, as one person suggested, but it was still too runny. I'd recommend using either another cake recipe or another frosting recipe. I used a simple lime icing for half of the cupcakes and it was much better because the tartness of the icing balanced the sweetness of the cake a little better.
Wonderful!
08/08/2007 at 07:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These little guys just melt in your mouth! After reading come of the comments about the glaze being too runny I decided that when I was going to try making them I would add 1/2 C of mascarpone cheese to the glaze. It thickened it just a bit and took out a little bit of the sweetness that had also gotten bad reviews. *great for showers (make half with strawberry glaze for a baby girl and half with blueberry for a baby boy!!!)
Yum
07/31/2007 at 09:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best and easiest cupcake recipes. The cupcakes came out super moist. I used one mini cupcake dish and one regular sized dish and they both came out great. I recommend using a cream cheese frosting instead of the strawberry glaze because the glaze is a little runny.
Sweet and good!
07/30/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Diane from Woodland Hills, CA User Rating:
This recipe was good and made for a great bite-sized snack. I wish the mascorpone flavor come through a little bit more (as the batter was delicious). Also, I would add more strawberry puree, my glaze was still quite thick and overly sweet. But the real strawberry flavor comes through nicely.
Yum
07/29/2007 at 05:30pm
User: Anna from Walnut Creek, CA User Rating:
The cupcakes were great, but the strawberry glaze runny. I'd make again but work to thicken up the glaze.
Quick and Easy
07/23/2007 at 11:00am
User: Sandy from Forest Hills, NY User Rating:
The texture of the cupcake was simply delicious! And it was so easy to make, just add the mascarpone cheese to a box of white cake mix and bake. The icing was a little melty though. It stiffened up a bit after being applied to the cupcake but it was very thin.
fabulous!
07/15/2007 at 09:54pm
User: lauren from jersey city, NJ User Rating:
i made these as full size cupcakes for a party, and they were such a hit, i wish i made a double batch! the mascarpone made the cake dense and creamy, and very cheesecake like. the intense strawberry flavor of the glaze against the creaminess of the cake is a perfect match! i will make these again and again!
The best cupcakes on the planet!!!
07/15/2007 at 09:19pm
User: LOIS from Torrance, CA User Rating:
These little gems make a whole new meaning to the word "Cupcakes". I have made these so many times and each time they are a hit! FYI I have also made them regular size as well as with chocolate cake mix. What makes them stand alone is the mascarpone cheese. Who knew that you could put cheese in cupcakes? They even taste good plain. Oh, and I have also iced them with chocolate frosting. Pretty tastey too.
Tasty!
07/11/2007 at 06:59pm
User: Megan from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
These cupcakes were very tasty, but not as exciting as I had anticipated. The marscapone didn't add to the texture or taste of the cupcake, but they were still light and with the glaze, very fresh tasting.
Save Mascarpone for Tiramisu
07/09/2007 at 04:32pm
User: Adia from Omaha, NE User Rating:
I am usually adept at following basic instructions, but I don't know if I missed a step? I usually enjoy Giada's recipes, but the cupcakes turned out very crumbly and dry although the flavor was okay. I also should have added more powdered sugar to the glaze, although it too had good flavor. All in all, I think the next time I buy mascarpone cheese it will be for her tiramisu recipe and I will just go back to making cupcakes with the regular old box mix.
Mascarpone Cheese Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze
07/09/2007 at 02:56pm
User: Kim from Angola, NY User Rating:
These mini cupcakes were simple to make and taked amazing and the strawberry glaze made it perfect.
EXCELLENT!
07/06/2007 at 02:12am
User: Karla from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA User Rating:
I made these for our 4th of July BBQ and they were a hit! The cupcakes were so moist and tasty and the icing was great. The icing recipe does make a lot, next time I will just make more cupcakes so I can use all of the icing! I added the strawberries to the powdered sugar a little at a time to prevent the icing from ending up too runny. I will definitely make these again. Thanks Giada!
WINNER #1
07/05/2007 at 03:52pm
User: Aileen from Irvine, CA User Rating:
First recipe I tried from "Everyday Italian." Very easy and very inexpensive recipe that looks just as good as it tastes, although the mascarpone may not always be necessary.
Quick & easy
07/05/2007 at 10:39am
User: Lisa from Rockville, MD User Rating:
This was a hit with everyone. It's quick, easy, has a pretty presentation, and most importantly-delicious!
The best cupcakes ever
07/03/2007 at 02:04pm
User: Stephanie from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I made these for the second time for fathers day. Next time I know to double the receipe because they were gone in seconds. The mascarpone cheese gives the cupcake extra moisture and a little kick to it. The first time I made these, I did regular sized cupcakes for our new neighbors. The icing was a little runny, but I didn't completely defrost the strawberries. The second time, I had left the strawberries out overnight and the icing was too thick. I just added a little extra strawberry juice and the icing was perfect. These are a huge hit.
Great cupcakes
07/03/2007 at 01:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Cupcakes came out great!! very easy too make. Though I didn't care for the strawberry glaze...I made a lemon cream cheese frosting instead.
Amazing
07/03/2007 at 11:24am
User: Marcie from Nashville, TN User Rating:
I may never make another cupcake recipe ever again? A lot of people have tried these and everyone loves them. I didn't have mini muffin tins so i just put them on a baking sheet. The ones that I overfilled did kind of lean and they didn't ever look really pretty. I used 3 cups powdered sugar for the glaze and it seemed to be a good consistency, I think I may have used too many strawberries. I made these twice in one weekend, and may be making them again this week!
mmmmmm.....
06/30/2007 at 09:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were great cupcakes and were a big hit. Next time i do it though i will make regular cupcakes with the batter. I had two mini muffin tins and we made 5 mini muffin trays (60 cupcakes) when we could have made 1 regular muffin tin.
Mmmmmmm
06/28/2007 at 07:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are sooooo pretty! love the icing.
Best Cupcakes Ever!
06/28/2007 at 04:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Seriously, the best cupcakes I've ever had. Super moist. I had the same problem with the glaze (running off the cupcakes). Probably just need less strawberries or more powdered sugar next time.
oh my gosh!
06/24/2007 at 12:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
go go go giada! go go go giada! she is my favoooorite! i am 15 and i made these and they were soo delicious. the strawberry sauce was really sweet and refreshing.
amazingly moist!
06/12/2007 at 12:29pm
User: Amber from Newville, PA User Rating:
delcious recipe. super moist! the glaze is perfect.
huge hit
06/11/2007 at 08:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i've made these twice, once for my family to test them and then just this afternoon for a school party tomorrow. I'm thirteen and these are so simple and yummy. The first time i made them i had lots of extra batter, but the second time i made them bigger and it made about the right amount (instead of 72 like the first time!) Just be sure to wait to remove them from the muffin tin, because if you dont the tops will come off the muffins! one more thing... for the glaze i needed a lot more than 1/3 cup of strawberries for that much powdered sugar, but definitely a great recipe i will use many times. My family devoured them and im sure my friends at school will too tomorrow.
mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze
06/11/2007 at 07:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was a good idea,and very tasty!
Hit of the party
06/08/2007 at 02:44pm
User: Emily from portland, OR User Rating:
Everyone raved over these.. very moist and the glaze was delicious and simple.
YUMMY
06/07/2007 at 05:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I think the mascarpone cheese really made a difference. These cupcakes are SO MOIST! They are delicious. The glaze is very sweet and also DELICIOUS!
Incredibly moist and easy cupcakes!
06/05/2007 at 08:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Amazingly easy! My 12 yr old budding chef made these for fun. They were very light and flavorful!
Amazing little suckers
06/01/2007 at 11:21pm
User: AnaElisa from Irvine, CA User Rating:
This was an easy and fun recipe, not to mention tasty.
NUMBER 1 HANDS DOWN
05/29/2007 at 10:23pm
User: chris from richardson, TX User Rating:
excellent crowd pleaser. also great as sheet cake instead of cupcakes
Very Good
05/29/2007 at 06:23am
User: Sue from Millerstown, PA User Rating:
These were a hit with my family. I had just a small problem with the strawberry glaze. I ended up dipping the cupcakes into the glaze. I could not get the glaze thick enough like in the photo. Thick or thin glaze - either way they were very good.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05/28/2007 at 02:18pm
User: asdasf from UYFCf, MS User Rating:
WORDS CANT DESCRIBE THIS FOOD(REALLY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
New twist on cupcakes
05/26/2007 at 11:03am
User: Valerie from Ames, IA User Rating:
Made these for my husband and others at our local fire department and they were a huge hit. EXTREMELY moist and the fruit glaze on top made a great twist. Will definitely be making more of these this summer.
sweets and more sweets
05/24/2007 at 01:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
tnak you for the delightful recipe
Totally to die for!!!!
05/24/2007 at 09:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were perfect in both look and taste. Very moist and just the right hint of strawberry flavor! You cannot go wrong with this recipe!
mini cupcakes w/strawberry icing
05/22/2007 at 01:21pm
User: diana from new castle, IN User Rating:
moist and very flavorfull
yummie cupcakes
05/21/2007 at 10:57pm
User: Heather from spring, TX User Rating:
These cupcakes are to die for. My husband absolutely loved them!! They are so easy and fun to bake. I tried raspberry glaze instead of using strawberries and it was still really tasty.
Not sure the mascarpone is worth it
05/20/2007 at 11:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cupcakes were very tasty and light, but I'm not really sure the mascarpone was worth it. I think they tasted about the same as the cupcakes would have tasted if I had just follwed the box instructions.