Description
These Refreshing Blackberry Lime Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of blackberries with the tartness of fresh lime. The moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious blackberry-lime frosting, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (halved if large)
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup blackberry puree (strained)
- extra blackberries and lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Gently fold in the blackberries.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lime juice, and blackberry puree, and beat until creamy and fluffy.
- Frost and garnish: Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with extra blackberries and lime zest.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add a bit more lime zest to the frosting.
- You can use frozen blackberries, but thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
