How to Make Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to frosting for cakes and cupcakes, nothing beats a rich and creamy buttercream. And if you're looking to take your buttercream to the next level, you'll want to try this delicious Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting. This decadent frosting is made with the addition of Mascarpone cheese, a rich and creamy Italian cheese that adds an extra depth of flavor and luxurious texture to the traditional buttercream.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla paste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 3/4 cups frosting

  • Place powdered sugar and butter in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Start mixing on the lowest speed. Increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy, scraping down the sides occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  • Add mascarpone cheese and vanilla paste; mix on medium-low until creamy. Do not overmix frosting at this point, or the butter and mascarpone could separate.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Potassium: 4mg