FROSTED BERRY CUPCAKES WITH AN ORANGE MASCARPONE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

These Frosted Berry Cupcakes with an Orange Mascarpone Buttercream feature a fluffy orange cake topped with a luscious frosting, and sugared fruit. They are a beautiful cupcake full of bright flavours.

Ingredients:

Frosted Berries:

• 1 Egg,  white seperated from the yolk in a small bowl
• 2 Cups mix of fresh raspberries and blueberries
• 12 Fresh strawberries
• 12 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar

Cupcakes:

• 1/2 Cup butter, softened
• 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 Medium Orange, Zested and Juiced
• 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Frosting:

• 300g Mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
• 1 tsp orange extract
• 2 tbsp Orange juice, reserved from above
• 1 Cup Powdered sugar

Directions:

For the Frosted Berries:

1. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the fruit and leaves all over with the egg white.
2. Rolls in the granulated sugar, shaking off any excess.
3. Place the berries and leaves on a sheet lined with parchment paper to dry in a cool place for a couple hours.

For the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl.
3. Mix in the eggs, orange zest, and 2 tbsp of the orange juice.
4. Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and beat together until smooth.
5. Spoon the batter into the paper liners.
6. .............................................

For full instructions please see : www.frugalmomeh.com

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