MASCARPONE MINI CUPCAKES WITH STRAWBERRY GLAZE

Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces mascarpone cheese (about 1 cup), softened
2 egg whites
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 box white cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the mini tins with paper liners.
In a large bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, egg whites and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until combined and creamy. Add the cake mix and water and mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Fill the mini cups to just below the rim and bake until puffed and golden, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the tin then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack.
Meanwhile, puree the strawberries in a blender or small food processor. Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry puree and whisk until smooth. Top the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry glaze. Let the cupcakes sit for a few minutes for the glaze to firm up, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calorie, Fat 4.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 6 milligrams, Sodium 77 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 12 grams