CREAMY MASCARPONE FROSTING

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Mascarpone, a triple-cream cheese available at most grocery stores, adds a rich, silky component to a frosting. The texture is ideal for holding swoops and creating a snowdrift-like effect when slathered on with an offset spatula.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6 cups (enough for one 8-inch layer cake)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces mascarpone cheese
3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Let mascarpone stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until combined. Beat in mascarpone until just combined.

Naveed Bhai
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Overall, I really enjoyed this frosting. It was easy to make, delicious, and versatile. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Barbi Reeds
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This frosting is perfect for any occasion. I've used it on everything from birthday cakes to wedding cakes and it's always a hit.


Kyn Indefenzo
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I've made this frosting several times now and it's always been a success. I love how it pairs with different cakes and cupcakes.


OGECHI EMEKA (Gentle guy)
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This frosting is a bit too expensive for my taste. I would prefer a less expensive frosting, but it's still very good.


Jacob Beall
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I love the flavor of this frosting. It's not too sweet and it has a hint of tanginess that I really enjoy.


Corde Harris
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This frosting is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until I'm ready to use it.


Stewart Kett Laughlin
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I've made this frosting several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. They love how rich and creamy it is.


roton mollah
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This frosting is a bit too heavy for my taste. I would prefer a lighter frosting, but it's still very good.


Raymond McEnroe
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I love the texture of this frosting. It's so smooth and creamy. It's also very easy to spread, which makes it perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes.


Muhid Miah
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This frosting is delicious! I used it to frost a vanilla cake and it was the perfect complement to the cake. The frosting was light and fluffy, and it had a great flavor.


Pamela Lilly
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I've made this frosting several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Armando Salillar
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This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using it on a cake that isn't too sweet itself.


ging gingot
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I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake and she loved it! It was the perfect frosting for a chocolate cake.


Wahid Qureshi
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This frosting is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something special.


kusum Badal
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I love how easy this frosting is to make. I don't have a lot of experience baking, but I was able to make this frosting without any problems. It turned out perfect!


Christina Stephenson
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This is the creamiest, most flavorful mascarpone frosting I've ever had! It was so easy to make and came together in minutes. I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.