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Red velvet layer cake with mascarpone frosting surrounding it and piped mascarpone frosting and red velvet cake crumbs decorating the top.

Mascarpone Frosting

If you are looking for the creamiest frosting with a tiny bit of tang, this mascarpone frosting recipe is for you. It spreads like a dream and tastes wonderful. You are going to want to use it to top all of your favorite cakes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups mascarpone
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Beat the butter until smooth.
  • Add the mascarpone and mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Spread on cooled cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

This recipe makes plenty of frosting of a 9x13-inch cake. It is also enough for a thin layer on a standard 8-9 inch layer cake. Consider making 1.5-2x the recipe if you want a thicker layer of frosting on the layer cake or want to be able to pipe on extra flourishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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