Description
Delightful vanilla cupcakes infused with fresh berries and topped with rich whipped cream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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 whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh blackberries
- Fresh raspberries
- Small mint or edible leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in another bowl.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form for frosting.
- Pipe whipped cream onto each cooled cupcake and top with fresh berries and a mint leaf.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Don’t overmix the batter for lighter cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cupcakes, vanilla, berries, dessert, baking