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Cannoli Cupcakes Recipe

Cannoli Cupcakes Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the flavors of cannoli with these delightful Cannoli Cupcakes. A moist vanilla-almond cupcake topped with a creamy ricotta and mascarpone frosting, sprinkled with mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells for a true Italian treat.


Ingredients

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Cupcake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Cannoli Topping:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Extra mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and almond extract. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, then fill cupcake liners.
  3. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. Make the cannoli topping: Beat together ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  5. Decorate: Pipe or spoon the cannoli filling onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with extra chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells.

Notes

  • Drain the ricotta well to avoid a watery frosting.
  • Keep cupcakes refrigerated until serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg