Maple Mascarpone Frosting
This fluffy maple mascarpone frosting tastes fantastic on chocolate cakes and cupcakes. It's not too sweet, holds its shape nicely and freezes well. Makes about 2 ½ cups of frosting.
Servings: 8
Calories (Estimated): 176kcal
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.
Recipe notes:
*Pay close attention when whipping this frosting. If it's underwhipped, it will not hold its shape. If it's overwhipped, it will become grainy. The frosting is perfect when it just starts to reach very stiff peaks.
