Berry Cupcakes Recipe

There are fresh berries all over these sweet, moist berry cupcakes. When you add cream cheese frosting, it gives the sweet berry flavour a tangy balance. 

INGREDIENT

FOR THE CUPCAKES: – 1 & 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, plus 2 teaspoons for tossing the berrie – 1 teaspoon baking powder – 1/4 teaspoon baking soda – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened – 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar – 1 large egg – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1/3 cup (75g) sour cream – 1/2 cup (118ml) milk – 1/2 cup blueberrie – 1/2 cup raspberrie – 1/2 cup blackberrie FOR THE FROSTING: – 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, at room temperature – 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened – 2 cups (220g) confectioners sugar – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

CUPCAKE MAKING: Heat the oven to 350°F. Paper-line 18 standard muffin cups. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Set aside. 

Step 1

INSTRUCTIONS

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy with a medium-speed electric mixer. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and sour cream. 

Step 2

Lower the mixer speed. Three portions of flour mixture and two portions of milk are added. Just combine. 

Step 3

Cut berries in half (or quarters for larger ones). Put them in a medium bowl and gently toss with 2 teaspoons of flour. Mix the berries into the batter gently. 

Step 4

Evenly fill muffin cups with batter, about 2/3 full. Bake for 25–28 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a pick inserted into the centre comes out clean. 

Step 5

Let cupcakes cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cool them on a wire rack after removing them from the pan. 

Step 6

TO MAKE THE FROSTING: The frosting is made by beating cream cheese and butter on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. 

Step 7

Lower the mixer speed. Add confectioners sugar slowly until smooth. Mix in vanilla. Return the mixer to medium speed and mix for 2–3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. 

Step 8

After cupcakes cool, pipe or spread frosting. Keep refrigerated or serve immediately. 

Step 9

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