Honey Mascarpone Frosting for Doughnuts

Sep 14, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with honey mascarpone frosting on a cooling rack

A swirlable honey mascarpone frosting for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Total 15 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

8.0 oz (227.0 g)mascarpone, cold
2.0 cups (240.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted
2.0 tbsp (42.0 g)honey
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whole milk, as needed
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the mascarpone on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar and salt, then the honey, and beat until combined.
Beat in the milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is soft and swirlable, then beat on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy.
Spread or pipe onto the tops of completely cooled doughnuts.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate frosted doughnuts and serve within 1 day.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make honey mascarpone frosting for doughnuts?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store honey mascarpone frosting for doughnuts?

Refrigerate frosted doughnuts and serve within 1 day.

A swirlable honey mascarpone frosting for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

171 Calories / serving

8.4g Fat

23.9g Carbs

1.0g Protein

23.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2052 cal · 101g fat · 287g carbs · 12g protein · 281g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 171 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
Swimming laps 24 min
Jogging 17 min·1.4 mi·~2700 steps
Stair climbing 16 min·~1450 steps
Dancing 28 min
Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 40 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.