Essential Concepts: Greek yogurt cuts sweetness and adds tang; thick yogurt, a little butter, and restrained powdered sugar create a stable vanilla bean frosting; chill, whisk, and strain as needed for better texture and spreading.
Mascarpone frosting gives layer cakes a smooth, lightly sweet finish and pairs especially well with fresh fruit. Keep the ingredients cold and mix gently so the frosting stays stable, supple, and easy to spread.
Essential Concepts
Creamy, mild, less sweet than buttercream
Best for cakes and fruit
Keep cold; mix gently; chill before serving
