LEMON ANGEL FOOD CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CURD AND MASCARPONE FROSTING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the lemon curd: Whisk together the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula and making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the pan, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, one piece at a time, stirring until smooth. Transfer the curd to a heat-proof bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap to avoid a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 30 minutes.
- For the cupcakes: Set racks on the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line two muffin pans with cupcake liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, lemon zest and juice, and 1 cup water. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds to incorporate, then raise the speed to medium and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 minute. With a scoop or spoon, fill the liners three-quarters full with batter. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cupcakes are golden brown and the top feels dry. Let the cupcakes cool completely before filling and frosting, about 30 minutes.
- For the frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until thick, about 2 minutes. Add the mascarpone and beat until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble: Use a small spoon to make a shallow indentation in the center of each cupcake. Fill each indentation with 1 teaspoon of the lemon curd. Use a spatula or piping bag to swirl a generous dollop of frosting over the top of each cupcake. Decorate with sprinkles or sanding sugar.
ANGEL FOOD CUPCAKES AND FROSTING
Light up the party with our Angel Food Cupcakes and Frosting recipe. These angel food cupcakes are topped with a cream cheese frosting and strawberries.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h1m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Pour into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. (Batter will nearly fill cups.) Bake 26 min. or until tops are light golden brown. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar and milk in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread onto cupcakes.
- Top with berries. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 19 g, Protein 3 g
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Angel food cupcakes recipe
Angel food cupcakes are easy to make, and you only need a few ingredients. Here is a simple recipe you can follow:Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Sift flour and salt together, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract and beat for an additional minute.
- Sift a small amount of the flour mixture over the egg white mixture and fold in gently. Continue adding the flour mixture in small amounts until it is fully incorporated.
- Scoop the batter into cupcake liners, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake the cupcakes for 15-18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and cool them completely on a wire rack.
Angel food frosting recipe
The frosting is an integral part of the angel food cupcakes, and there are different variations you can make depending on your preference. Here is a simple recipe you can follow:Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shortening, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening together until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add milk and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Use a piping bag or spatula to frost the cupcakes, garnish with sprinkles, if desired.