Mini Cupcakes with Mascarpone and Strawberry Glaze
Delightful mini cupcakes topped with creamy mascarpone and sweet strawberry glaze, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Mascarpone Cheese (8 oz)
- Fresh Strawberries (1 cup, pureed)
- Box of Cake Mix (any flavor)
- Powdered Sugar (2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix the cake mix according to the package instructions in a large mixing bowl.
- Fill each liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack completely.
- Prepare the strawberry glaze by whisking together pureed strawberries and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frosting the mascarpone until smooth, then fold in some of the strawberry puree; adjust sweetness with more powdered sugar as needed.
- Glaze the cooled cupcakes by dipping or drizzling with the strawberry glaze.
- Decorate optionally with sliced strawberries or mint.
- Serve and enjoy your mini cupcakes with friends and family!
Notes
For variations, try using chocolate cake mix or adding lemon zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini cupcakes, mascarpone frosting, strawberry glaze, dessert, baking