Mascarpone Frosting for Cake Recipe
This creamy and luscious mascarpone frosting is perfect for smoothing and decorating layer cakes. Made with cold mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, it whips up quickly to a smooth, thick texture. Optionally, cornstarch can be added to firm up the frosting for easier handling and piping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost a 9-inch two-layer cake
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 500 g (17.6 oz) Mascarpone cheese – cold
- 250 g (1 cup) Heavy cream – cold
- 110 g (1 cup) Powdered sugar – sifted
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract – optional for flavoring
- 1–2 tbsp Cornstarch – optional for firming up
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the cold mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium speed. Continue for about one minute until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
- Adjust Texture: If you prefer a firmer frosting, gradually add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch while continuing to whisk. Stop when the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Chill Frosting: Refrigerate the mascarpone frosting until ready to use. This step helps the frosting set properly and makes it easier to spread or pipe onto your layer cake.
Notes
- Use cold mascarpone and heavy cream for best whipping results.
- Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
- Cornstarch is optional but helpful if you want a stiffer consistency for decorating.
- This frosting is best used on chilled cakes to prevent melting.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 2 days.
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