StrawberryFilled Cupcakes

with mascarpone frosting

These heavenly Strawberry Filled Cupcakes are topped with a velvety Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting and truly taste like strawberries and cream!

INGREDIENTS

- flour - baking powder - salt - unsalted butter - granulated sugar - vanilla extract - milk

for Cupcake Sponge

INGREDIENTS

- fresh strawberries - granulated sugar - cornstarch

for Strawberry Filling

INGREDIENTS

- mascarpone cheese - unsalted butter - powdered sugar - heavy cream - strawberries - white chocolate (optional)

for Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting

Making ahead and storing

If not serving immediately, refrigerate frosted strawberry cupcakes in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. These cupcakes are great to make ahead, as long as you store them in a refrigerator. You can also prepare and bake the cupcake sponge ahead and then fill and frost them right before serving.