{"id":1866,"date":"2024-02-10T11:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T09:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/?p=1866"},"modified":"2024-02-11T17:56:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T15:56:06","slug":"mascarpone-buttercream-topped-chocolate-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/mascarpone-buttercream-topped-chocolate-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mascarpone Buttercream Topped Chocolate Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">These  <strong>Mascarpone Buttercream Topped Chocolate Cupcakes<\/strong> are utterly chocolatey and moist. Then topped off with a creamy frosting made from butter and mascarpone cheese for a decadent touch!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-topped-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of chocolate cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-51439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-topped-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-topped-chocolate-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-topped-chocolate-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-topped-chocolate-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-topped-chocolate-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mascarpone Buttercream Topped Chocolate Cupcakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/category\/valentines-day\/\">Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/a><\/em><\/strong> just around the corner, why not make a batch of these delicious Mascarpone Buttercream Topped Chocolate Cupcakes.  These cupcakes are the ultimate treat for the special day.  They are great for parties, as a dessert to bring to a potluck or just to enjoy at home by yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jc-light-grey-background-color has-background\">Check out these <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/ten-decadent-individual-desserts-perfect-for-entertaining\/\">10 Decadent Individual Desserts<\/a><\/em><\/strong> you might like to try for Valentine&#8217;s Day!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-with-icing-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Cupcakes on a serving plate.\" class=\"wp-image-51440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-with-icing-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-with-icing-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-with-icing-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-with-icing-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-with-icing-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frosted Chocolate Cupcakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mv-video\"><div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-rnasvvtmfjw3r3ga8i37\" data-video-id=\"rnasvvtmfjw3r3ga8i37\" data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-volume=\"70\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are These Cupcakes Like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Difficulty <\/span><\/strong>&#8211; These are a two part cupcake consisting of the cupcakes and the frosting.  They aren&#8217;t difficult, but they take time to make.  If you are new to piping frosting, I recommend you do a little practice before frosting the cupcakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Taste<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; The cupcake part is moist and chocolatey and the frosting is smooth and velvety.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Serving<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; This recipes makes 12 regular sized cupcakes.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pink frosted cupcakes on a white plate.\" class=\"wp-image-51441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cupcakes with Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For the cupcakes:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cocoa powder<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I used natural cocoa powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Boiling water<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; The water is used to mix with the cocoa powder to dissolve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Flour<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I used all purpose flour wheat flour for this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Baking powder<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; This is the rising agent in the cupcake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Salt<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I used regular table salt, it helps enhance flavours in the cupcakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Butter<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I always use unsalted butter in baking.  It&#8217;s important the butter is at room temperature for these cupcakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sugar<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Granulated white sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Eggs<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I always use large eggs at room temperature in baking unless otherwise stated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Vanilla extract<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Vanilla helps enhance flavours in baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For the frosting:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Butter<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Butter is used as the base for this icing like a buttercream icing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mascarpone cheese<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Softened mascarpone cheese gives this icing a creamier texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Icing sugar<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; This is the most common type of sugar used for making icing and frosting.  It&#8217;s superfine like powder and creams smoothly easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Heavy cream<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Cream is used to help thin out the icing and make it creamier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Vanilla<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Vanilla extract enhances the flavours in the icing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Food colouring<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I used about 5 drops of red food colouring to turn the icing pink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Raspberries<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I used fresh raspberries to decorate the cupcakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jc-light-grey-background-color has-background\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NOTE<\/span><\/strong>, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ingredients-to-make-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make chocolate cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-51436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ingredients-to-make-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ingredients-to-make-chocolate-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ingredients-to-make-chocolate-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ingredients-to-make-chocolate-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ingredients-to-make-chocolate-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ingredients to Make Chocolate Cupcakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Preheat oven<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line or grease 12 muffin tins. Set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Combine cocoa powder with boiling wate<\/span><\/strong>r &#8211; In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder with the boiling water. Stir until the cocoa powder dissolves. Leave to cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Combine dry ingredients<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; In a medium bowl, combine the flour ,baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mix butter, sugar and eggs<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter on high for about a minute. add the sugar and beat on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Finish batter<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined, about one minute.  Pour in the cocoa powder mixture and mix on low for about 30 &#8211; 60 seconds until combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bake cupcakes<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Divide the batter among the 12 prepared cupcake tins.  Bake between 18 &#8211; 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Make frosting<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; While your cupcakes are cooling make your frosting. In the bowl of your electric mixer, mix the butter on high speed until smooth. Mix in the Mascarpone cheese on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until completely combined and smooth. Sift in the icing sugar, mixing as you go. Add the cream and vanilla and mix until you have a smooth consistency. Mix in food colouring if you are using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Frost cupcakes<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Put the frosting in a piping bag with a star attachment. Pipe the frosting by swirling the pastry in a circular motion from the outside working inwards. Top with a raspberry. Store in an airtight container up to three days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51420\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/butter-in-a-glass-bowl-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Butter in a glass bowl\" class=\"wp-image-51420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/butter-in-a-glass-bowl-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/butter-in-a-glass-bowl-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/butter-in-a-glass-bowl-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/butter-in-a-glass-bowl-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/butter-in-a-glass-bowl-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Make frosting &#8211; Add butter to a bowl<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51425\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-cheese-and-butter-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Butter and mascarpone cheese in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-cheese-and-butter-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-cheese-and-butter-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-cheese-and-butter-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-cheese-and-butter-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mascarpone-cheese-and-butter-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Add mascarpone cheese to whipped butter<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51421\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-icing-sugar-to-frosting-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Making frosting in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-icing-sugar-to-frosting-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-icing-sugar-to-frosting-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-icing-sugar-to-frosting-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-icing-sugar-to-frosting-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-icing-sugar-to-frosting-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sift in icing sugar<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51423\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whipped-butter-cream-frosting-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Buttercream frosting in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whipped-butter-cream-frosting-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whipped-butter-cream-frosting-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whipped-butter-cream-frosting-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whipped-butter-cream-frosting-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whipped-butter-cream-frosting-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Add cream and vanilla extract<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51422\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-food-colouring-to-frosting-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pink frosting in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-food-colouring-to-frosting-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-food-colouring-to-frosting-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-food-colouring-to-frosting-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-food-colouring-to-frosting-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-food-colouring-to-frosting-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mix in food colouring<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51419\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-hot-water-and-cocoa-powder-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate mixture in a white bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-hot-water-and-cocoa-powder-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-hot-water-and-cocoa-powder-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-hot-water-and-cocoa-powder-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-hot-water-and-cocoa-powder-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-hot-water-and-cocoa-powder-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Combine cocoa powder and boiling water in a bowl.<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51424\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-flour-to-cupcake-batter-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Making cupcake batter in a glass bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-flour-to-cupcake-batter-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-flour-to-cupcake-batter-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-flour-to-cupcake-batter-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-flour-to-cupcake-batter-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-flour-to-cupcake-batter-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Combine dry ingredients into the whisked butter, sugar and eggs<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51427\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-batter-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate cupcake batter in a glass bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-batter-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-batter-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-batter-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-batter-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-cupcake-batter-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Add the chocolate mixture to the cupcake batter<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51428\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-to-bake-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ready to bake chocolate cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-51428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-to-bake-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-to-bake-chocolate-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-to-bake-chocolate-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-to-bake-chocolate-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-to-bake-chocolate-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Divide cupcake batter among the 12 cupcake tins<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51429\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baked-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Baked chocolate cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-51429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baked-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baked-chocolate-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baked-chocolate-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baked-chocolate-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baked-chocolate-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bake between 18 &#8211; 20 minutes<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51426\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Frosted cupcakes on a cooling rack.\" class=\"wp-image-51426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Frost the cooled cupcakes<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notes-about-the-mascarpone-buttercream-topped-chocolate-cupcakes\">Recipe Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cool cupcakes completely<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Make sure the cupcakes have cooled down completely before frosting.  Otherwise you risk the frosting melting off the cupcakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Make ahead<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; The frosting can be made in advance up to one week.  Just store it in the fridge in an airtight container up to one week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Frosting tips<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; If the frosting is too thick, just add a little more cream.  If the frosting starts to curdle while mixing, add a little more icing sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pink-frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of frosted topped cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-51442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pink-frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pink-frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pink-frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pink-frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pink-frosted-chocolate-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mascarpone Buttercream Topped Chocolate Cupcakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cocoa powder<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; I used natural cocoa powder.  You can easily use Dutch processed cocoa powder for these cupcakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Frosting<\/span><\/strong>  &#8211; You can make <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/fresh-strawberry-cupcakes-with-buttercream-frosting\/\">Buttercream Frosting<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/chocolate-frosted-christmas-brownies\/\">Chocolate Buttercream Frosting<\/a><\/em><\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/the-ultimate-fudge-brownie\/\">Chocolate Creamcheese Frosting<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Raspberries<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; You can use any fresh berries to top the cupcakes.  Alternately, you can use sprinkles, chocolate shavings or other decorations that you might like. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/valentines-day-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate cupcakes on a white serving plate.\" class=\"wp-image-51445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/valentines-day-cupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/valentines-day-cupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/valentines-day-cupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/valentines-day-cupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/valentines-day-cupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frosted Chocolate Cupcakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving and Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Serving<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Serve these cupcakes at a Valentine&#8217;s party, at a birthday celebration or for any other special day throughout the year.  They would go great on a buffet dessert table with the <strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/very-pink-sweetheart-cookies\/\">Very Pink Sweetheart Cookies<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong> and the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/nutella-puff-pastry-hearts\/\">Nutella Puff Pastry Hearts<\/a><\/em><\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Storage<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211; Store these in an airtight container on the counter for about 3 days.  In the fridge up to 4 days.  You can freeze the unfrosted cupcakes up to two months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/raspberry-topped-chocolatecupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/raspberry-topped-chocolatecupcakes-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/raspberry-topped-chocolatecupcakes-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/raspberry-topped-chocolatecupcakes-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/raspberry-topped-chocolatecupcakes-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/raspberry-topped-chocolatecupcakes-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chocolate Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1707649336064\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is mascarpone cheese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mascarpone cheese is a soft Italian cheese.  It&#8217;s made with heavy cream and has a higher fat content than cream cheese.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1707649339766\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you substitute cream cheese for mascarpone cheese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can substitute cream cheese for mascarpone.  Both are similar in texture and will work similar in frosting recipes.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cupcakes-on-a-white-plate-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pink frosted cupcakes on a white serving plate.\" class=\"wp-image-51446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cupcakes-on-a-white-plate-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cupcakes-on-a-white-plate-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cupcakes-on-a-white-plate-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cupcakes-on-a-white-plate-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cupcakes-on-a-white-plate-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mascarpone Topped Chocolate Cupcakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-2048x512.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-16700 wprm-recipe-template-roundup-nov-2022\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Light and fluffy <strong>Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting<\/strong> are perfect for any day of the year.  A vanilla sponge cupcake filled with fresh strawberries and topped with light buttercream frosting.  What&#039;s not to like!<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/fresh-strawberry-cupcakes-with-buttercream-frosting\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #9f5d5d;border-color: #9f5d5d;border-radius: 6px;padding: 3px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 21px;height: 21px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #9B9B9B;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9f5d5d\"><path d=\"M15.9199,4.9443 L18.1399,2.7243 C18.5509,2.3133 19.0909,2.1083 19.6299,2.1083 C20.1699,2.1083 20.7099,2.3133 21.1209,2.7243 C21.9429,3.5473 21.9419,4.8843 21.1209,5.7073 L18.9019,7.9253 C18.0799,8.7483 16.7419,8.7483 15.9199,7.9253 C15.0979,7.1033 15.0979,5.7663 15.9199,4.9443 M23.5529,22.1383 L13.3369,11.9233 L15.3109,9.9493 C15.9559,10.3353 16.6809,10.5413 17.4109,10.5413 C18.4629,10.5413 19.5159,10.1403 20.3159,9.3403 L22.5349,7.1213 C24.1369,5.5183 24.1369,2.9123 22.5349,1.3103 C21.7599,0.5343 20.7279,0.1073 19.6299,0.1073 C18.5329,0.1073 17.5019,0.5343 16.7259,1.3103 L14.5059,3.5303 C13.7299,4.3063 13.3029,5.3383 13.3029,6.4343 C13.3029,7.1883 13.5179,7.9053 13.8959,8.5363 L11.9229,10.5083 L9.9489,8.5353 C10.8909,6.9593 10.6959,4.8863 9.3399,3.5303 L6.1039,0.2933 C5.7129,-0.0977 5.0799,-0.0977 4.6899,0.2933 C4.2989,0.6833 4.2989,1.3163 4.6899,1.7073 L7.9259,4.9443 C8.4909,5.5093 8.6579,6.3153 8.4459,7.0323 L3.6539,2.2403 C3.2639,1.8493 2.6309,1.8493 2.2399,2.2403 C1.8499,2.6313 1.8499,3.2633 2.2399,3.6543 L7.0319,8.4463 C6.3149,8.6583 5.5089,8.4913 4.9429,7.9253 L1.7069,4.6893 C1.3159,4.2983 0.6839,4.2983 0.2929,4.6893 C-0.0981,5.0803 -0.0981,5.7133 0.2929,6.1033 L3.5289,9.3403 C4.3309,10.1403 5.3829,10.5413 6.4349,10.5413 C7.1649,10.5413 7.8899,10.3353 8.5349,9.9493 L10.5089,11.9233 L0.2929,22.1383 C-0.0981,22.5293 -0.0981,23.1623 0.2929,23.5523 C0.4879,23.7483 0.7439,23.8453 0.9999,23.8453 C1.2559,23.8453 1.5119,23.7483 1.7069,23.5523 L11.9229,13.3373 L22.1389,23.5523 C22.3339,23.7483 22.5899,23.8453 22.8459,23.8453 C23.1019,23.8453 23.3569,23.7483 23.5529,23.5523 C23.9429,23.1623 23.9429,22.5293 23.5529,22.1383\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #9B9B9B;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the recipe image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"close up of strawberry cupcakes wiht buttercream frosting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRESH-STRAWBERRY-CUPCAKES-WITH-BUTTERCREAM-FROSTING-IMAGE1.jpg 1324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-3897 wprm-recipe-template-roundup-nov-2022\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Double Chocolate Cupcakes<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Say Boo! Bringing you these decadent\u00a0<strong>Double Chocolate Cupcakes<\/strong>\u00a0today in the festive spirit of\u00a0<strong>Halloween<\/strong>. A moist chocolate cupcake made from scratch with a soft and chocolaty buttercream frosting. Topped off with a little\u00a0<strong>Halloween<\/strong>\u00a0motif for a ghoulish touch!<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/double-chocolate-cupcakes\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #9f5d5d;border-color: #9f5d5d;border-radius: 6px;padding: 3px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Double Chocolate Cupcakes\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 21px;height: 21px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #9B9B9B;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9f5d5d\"><path d=\"M15.9199,4.9443 L18.1399,2.7243 C18.5509,2.3133 19.0909,2.1083 19.6299,2.1083 C20.1699,2.1083 20.7099,2.3133 21.1209,2.7243 C21.9429,3.5473 21.9419,4.8843 21.1209,5.7073 L18.9019,7.9253 C18.0799,8.7483 16.7419,8.7483 15.9199,7.9253 C15.0979,7.1033 15.0979,5.7663 15.9199,4.9443 M23.5529,22.1383 L13.3369,11.9233 L15.3109,9.9493 C15.9559,10.3353 16.6809,10.5413 17.4109,10.5413 C18.4629,10.5413 19.5159,10.1403 20.3159,9.3403 L22.5349,7.1213 C24.1369,5.5183 24.1369,2.9123 22.5349,1.3103 C21.7599,0.5343 20.7279,0.1073 19.6299,0.1073 C18.5329,0.1073 17.5019,0.5343 16.7259,1.3103 L14.5059,3.5303 C13.7299,4.3063 13.3029,5.3383 13.3029,6.4343 C13.3029,7.1883 13.5179,7.9053 13.8959,8.5363 L11.9229,10.5083 L9.9489,8.5353 C10.8909,6.9593 10.6959,4.8863 9.3399,3.5303 L6.1039,0.2933 C5.7129,-0.0977 5.0799,-0.0977 4.6899,0.2933 C4.2989,0.6833 4.2989,1.3163 4.6899,1.7073 L7.9259,4.9443 C8.4909,5.5093 8.6579,6.3153 8.4459,7.0323 L3.6539,2.2403 C3.2639,1.8493 2.6309,1.8493 2.2399,2.2403 C1.8499,2.6313 1.8499,3.2633 2.2399,3.6543 L7.0319,8.4463 C6.3149,8.6583 5.5089,8.4913 4.9429,7.9253 L1.7069,4.6893 C1.3159,4.2983 0.6839,4.2983 0.2929,4.6893 C-0.0981,5.0803 -0.0981,5.7133 0.2929,6.1033 L3.5289,9.3403 C4.3309,10.1403 5.3829,10.5413 6.4349,10.5413 C7.1649,10.5413 7.8899,10.3353 8.5349,9.9493 L10.5089,11.9233 L0.2929,22.1383 C-0.0981,22.5293 -0.0981,23.1623 0.2929,23.5523 C0.4879,23.7483 0.7439,23.8453 0.9999,23.8453 C1.2559,23.8453 1.5119,23.7483 1.7069,23.5523 L11.9229,13.3373 L22.1389,23.5523 C22.3339,23.7483 22.5899,23.8453 22.8459,23.8453 C23.1019,23.8453 23.3569,23.7483 23.5529,23.5523 C23.9429,23.1623 23.9429,22.5293 23.5529,22.1383\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #9B9B9B;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cuopcakes001_orig.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the recipe image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cuopcakes001_orig-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"close up of the double chocoalte cupcakes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cuopcakes001_orig-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cuopcakes001_orig-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cuopcakes001_orig.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-4470 wprm-recipe-template-roundup-nov-2022\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Classic Vanilla Cupcakes<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The perfect\u00a0<strong>Vanilla Celebration Cupcakes.<\/strong>\u00a0Light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with a classic buttercream frosting. 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Then topped off with a creamy frosting made from butter and mascarpone cheese for a decadent touch!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span 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5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">North American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">chocolate, cupcakes, mascarpone cheese<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-1869 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1869\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cupcakes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">308<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Julia Pinney<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-1869-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-1869-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"1869\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boiling water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated white sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Mascarpone cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">icing sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Food colouring<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Fresh raspberries for decorating<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-1869 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"1869\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"1869\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1869-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1869-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1869\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line or grease 12 muffin tins.  Set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder with the boiling water.  Stir until the cocoa powder dissolves.  Leave to cool.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl, combine the flour ,baking powder and salt.  Whisk to combine and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter on high for about a minute.  add the sugar and beat on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.  Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Mix in the vanilla extract.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined, about one minute.  Pour in the cocoa powder mixture and mix on low for about 30 &#8211; 60 seconds until combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Divide the batter among the 12 prepared cupcake tins.  Bake between 18 &#8211; 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">While your cupcakes are cooling make your frosting.  In the bowl of your electric mixer, mix the butter on high speed until smooth.  Mix in the Mascarpone cheese on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until completely combined and smooth.  Sift in the icing sugar, mixing as you go.  Add the cream and vanilla and mix until you have a smooth consistency.  Mix in food colouring if you are using.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1869-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Put the frosting in a piping bag with a star attachment.  Pipe the frosting by swirling the pastry in a circular motion from the outside working inwards.  Top with a raspberry.  Store in an airtight container up to three days.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wprm-text wprm-block-text-normal\">*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and\/or cook times provided are estimates only.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-1869-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #9f5d5d;\">\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-title\">Nutrition Facts<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-recipe\">Mascarpone Buttercream Topped Chocolate Cupcakes<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-line nutrition-line-big\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-serving\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (1 cupcake)\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 308<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\">Calories from Fat 234<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"nutrition-line\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 26g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>40%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 16g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>100%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong> 93mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>31%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 296mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>13%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong> 129mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>4%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 15g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>5%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 2g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>8%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Sugar 4g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>4%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> 4g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>8%<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"nutrition-line nutrition-line-big\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong> 683IU<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>14%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calcium<\/strong> 66mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>7%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Iron<\/strong> 2mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>11%<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"nutrition-warning\">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"thanks-for-stopping-by-hope-to-see-you-soon\">Thanks For Stopping By &amp; 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