I’m sharing my new, unbelievable cupcakes today. It’s Strawberry Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting. Perfectly moist and soft strawberry cupcakes topped with light and creamy mascarpone frosting.
I’m not even exaggerating, guys! These are the best cupcakes that I’ve ever made. I’ve finally achieved an amazing texture on the cupcakes. Cupcakes have been my white whale for the longest time. I am still working on the perfect plain vanilla and perfect chocolate cupcake recipe, but as far as fruit cupcakes, I’ve done it!
These cupcakes are just the right amount of soft and moist and they are delicious.
This frosting is my new favorite too. I got some mascarpone cheese about a week ago because I was planning on making a Tiramisu-like dessert. It didn’t work out so I wanted to use it quickly. I added the mascarpone to my whipped frosting recipe and it turned out AMAZING! I don’t know how I didn’t do it before but I am all in now and not going back!
Before I share the recipe, I want to talk to you about something. I wanted to see what my readers thought about my photos…
I’m sure that my regular readers noticed that most of my photos are darker; set on a black background or styled in a life-style setting. I don’t normally do very light photos or white background. I love those kind of pictures but it is just not me and when I shoot on a white or light background, it seems unnatural to me. I usually redo the photo in a darker setting. (Although, I’m still trying.)
So here is where I want your opinions… Do you like dark setting on my food photos? Does a black, artistic-like picture of the food effect the chances of you making my recipe in any way? Take a look at these cupcakes that I’ve posted in the past and tell me (not judging by the cupcake but only by the photo) which do you like better, darker or lighter?
2. Avocado Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
3. Strawberry Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
4. Root Beer Cupcakes With Cream Soda Frosting
Alright, alright…here is the recipe!
Strawberry Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
Ingredients
- Cupcakes:
- 5-6 medium strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Frosting:
- 8 oz Mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Strawberries for topping diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and line the muffin pan cups with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork.
- Add sugar, vegetable oil, egg, buttermilk and vanilla. Whisk well until all incorporated.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk until all smooth and combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them 3/4 of the way.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
- Frosting: (use whisk attachment here) in a bowl of an electric mixer, add the mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. Start on low to mix the ingredients and gradually increase the speed over a few seconds to medium-high. Do no walk away, this will be ready fast! Slowly pour in the sugar. Beat on medium-high until soft peaks form and gradually lower the speed, over a couple of seconds.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them and top off with diced strawberries.
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Maria says
Does the cupcake have a strong strawberry flavor? I’ve been looking for a really good strawberry cake recipe, but most of the ones I’ve found use strawberry jello. I will have to try this one out!
lyuba says
Maria, you can definitely taste the strawberry in the cupcake but it is not as strong as you would use jello, since jello had an enhanced artificial flavoring. The strawberries on top, in these cupcakes, add a great pop of strawberry flavor too!
Kristen Duke says
These sound delicious!! I love strawberry and the mascarpone frosting looks tasty!
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Melinda says
These sound really yummy. I really want to try the frosting. Anyway, I’ve never been to your site until tonight and thought of comment on your question of the dark background. Personally, I love black and dark. However, when looking at the pictures and trying not to think about the yummy cupcakes, I realized I’d be more inclined to make the ones in the light background pictures and I think it’s because the ones with the dark backgrounds make them look more artsy, if that’s word. Too good to eat, more picture perfect. And the ones in the light backgrounds look yummy and like you just want to eat them.
Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says
Do you make anything that is not amazing? I mean, seriously! I am going to gain 1000 lbs following you. Your IG posts are going to invalidate my warranty on my phone…too much drooling. Anyway, this is on my list, mascarpone is my FAVORITE! Thanks, saw you on Marvelous Monday Link Party!
lyuba says
Haha, thank is so sweet, Rach!! Thanks a million 🙂
Beth @ The First Year Blog says
Lyuba, you are amazing. I NEED one.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Wow this recipe just sounds amazing Lyuba, the strawberry moist cakey cupcake with the creamy mascarpone topping sounds to die for!
I love all your photos but when I look at the 4 you posted my eye {and this is personal} is drawn to the avocado one… absolutely love that picture. But all the other ones are great too. I think its just a matter of preferences.
jenn says
These looks delicious! I’ll be sharing them on the blog today. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes at The Inspiration Exchange and always being so supportive! 🙂
Jelli says
You won me over, hands down, with that frosting. Sweetened whipped cream is my favorite frosting and adding mascarpone could do nothing but make me fall even deeper in love. Yum!
lyuba says
It’s truly and awesome frosting! Thank you, Jelli!
Pat Shannon says
Personally I like the lighter one. When it’s dark it is like a professional picture=equals Hard to make. The lighter one seems more homey=equals homemade.
lyuba says
That’s a great point, Pat. I haven’t even though of it that way.
Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These cupcakes are just ridiculous Lyuba. Sooo pretty! And against that black backdrop – just stunning! Pinned!
lyuba says
Thank you, thank you, Trish!! You are so sweet 🙂
Laura Dembowski says
These cupcakes are so pretty! Love all the fresh strawberries in them!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Laura!