Photo: Strawberry and Mascarpone Filled Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (like Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe French Vanilla cake)
- 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 1/2 cup thawed and drained frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Special equipment: 1 muffin tin
Make the cupcakes according to package instructions. Lightly grease the muffin tin and fill the batter almost to the rim of each muffin cup. Bake according to package directions and let cool.
In a food processor combine the mascarpone cheese, strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Process the mixture until smooth. Transfer the strawberry mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a small tip. Push the tip gently into the bottom of a cupcake and squeeze in the strawberry mixture until the cupcake plumps. Continue with the remaining cupcakes.
In a small saucepan bring the 1/2 cup sugar, water, and vanilla extract to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved. In a medium bowl combine the vanilla syrup with the confectioner's sugar. Stir until smooth. Working quickly, use a rubber spatula spread the icing on the top of the cupcakes. If the icing begins to firm up, place in the microwave for a few seconds to warm up again.
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By ASalem
on February 04, 2012
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I didn't use this frosting, so I can't say how it tasted or turned out, but the filling was delicious! and loved the french vanilla cake mix. Thank you.
By ctransue
on December 31, 2011
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Wow! these cupcakes were fantastic. They had great flavor, and I would encourage making them. I can admit, I had some troubles with the filling, but they were still amazing! The one thing I would recommend is spreading the top coat of "frosting" with a butter knife. I put it on there as told, but it didn't look very presentable. Also, the topping hardens fast! If you want to put sprinkles or other desired toppings, then I would suggest you do that the second after the topping is spread on. Other than that, the cupcakes were extraordinary. I will defiantly be making them again sometime soon.
By msravenxxx
Richmond, VA
on December 02, 2011
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These cupcakes are amazing. My family devoured them quickly and begged foe more.
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