Description
Soft and fluffy blueberry cupcakes topped with a luscious swirl of naturally colored blueberry buttercream—perfect for spring gatherings, Easter celebrations, or summer garden parties! These fruity cupcakes are bursting with fresh blueberry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (plus extra for topping)
For the Blueberry Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup blueberry puree (from blended blueberries)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops of purple or blue food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries to evenly distribute.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Blueberry Buttercream:
- Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Mix in blueberry puree and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add a few drops of food coloring if a deeper purple or blue hue is desired.
Decorate the Cupcakes:
- Pipe a generous swirl of blueberry buttercream onto each cooled cupcake.
- Top with a fresh blueberry for a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
- For extra blueberry flavor, stir in ½ teaspoon of lemon zest to enhance the fruitiness.
- If fresh blueberries aren’t available, frozen blueberries can be used—just coat them lightly in flour before folding them into the batter.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal per serving