Description
Deliciously Decadent Cannoli Cupcakes You’ll Crave Daily
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sugar (to sweeten)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (loosely packed)
- 6 tablespoons sour cream (adds richness)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
- 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (for rise)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adds spice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (balances sweetness)
- 6 tablespoons milk (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons water (at room temperature)
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar (to sweeten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (deepens flavor)
- mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, sugar, and light brown sugar together for 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy.
- Add in the sour cream and pure vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add 1 egg white to the butter mixture and blend, followed by the remaining egg whites, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix together the milk and water, then gradually add half of the dry mixture to the batter.
- Incorporate the milk solution, followed by the other half of the dry mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter and bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 2-3 minutes in pan, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, pipe the frosting on top and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for freshness.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg