This fluffy maple mascarpone frosting takes only a few minutes to make and tastes fantastic on chocolate cakes and chocolate cupcakes. The frosting is not too sweet and is easily made by whipping together mascarpone, cream, sugar, maple flavoring and vanilla extract.
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- What's in mascarpone frosting?
- Can I substitute maple syrup for maple flavoring?
- What is the consistency of mascarpone frosting?
- How to make it:
- How do I know when to stop whipping?
- How to use it:
- How to store it:
- Can I freeze baked goods frosted with mascarpone frosting?
- What else can I flavor mascarpone frosting with?
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What's in mascarpone frosting?
Mascarpone frosting is made with mascarpone cheese, sugar, heavy cream and flavorings.
Can I substitute maple syrup for maple flavoring?
I don't recommend substituting maple syrup for maple flavoring in this recipe. The maple flavor of maple syrup is not intense enough to sufficiently flavor the frosting.
What is the consistency of mascarpone frosting?
Mascarpone frosting is stiffer than whipped cream but still fluffy and not as firm and rigid as buttercream.
How to make it:
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whip with a standing mixer or a handheld electric mixer until you get a very firm consistency.
Pay close attention when whipping this frosting because it needs to have the right consistency. If it's underwhipped, it will not hold its shape. If it's overwhipped, it will become grainy.
How do I know when to stop whipping?
Stop whipping when the frosting starts to reach very stiff peaks.
How to use it:
This maple mascarpone frosting tastes heavenly on chocolate cake and chocolate cupcakes.
A perfect chocolate cake to use this frosting on is this chocolate Bourbon cake, made as a layer cake. (The recipe makes two 9-inch layers.) Note that one frosting recipe will be enough to frost a two-layer naked cake. If you want to coat the outside of the cake as well, double the frosting recipe.
How to store it:
Use the frosting immediately after making it or keep it in the fridge for up to 1 day. Keep any frosted baked goods refrigerated.
Can I freeze baked goods frosted with mascarpone frosting?
Yes, I have tested freezing this mascarpone frosting on this chocolate Bourbon cake and it worked very well. Thaw the frozen cake on the kitchen counter for about 2 hours, then transfer to the fridge and keep refrigerated.
What else can I flavor mascarpone frosting with?
You can flavor mascarpone frosting with espresso. (This flavor is also great with chocolate cakes and cupcakes.) To do that, leave out the maple flavoring and instead add 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder. All other ingredients and amounts remain the same.
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- Maple Hazelnut Custard2 Hours 20 Minutes
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Full Printable Recipe
Maple Mascarpone Frosting
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
- standing mixer or handheld mixer
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon maple flavoring
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Whip all ingredients until you get a very firm consistency.*
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 day. Keep all frosted baked goods refrigerated.
Notes:
Nutrition Information (Estimated):
Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.
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