18 Cupcakes Made with Fresh Fruit This Silly Girl's Kitchen from thissillygirlskitchen.com
Introduction
Cupcakes are always a hit with everyone, kids and adults alike, and if you're a fan of fruit, then fruit cupcakes are a must-try. This recipe is easy to follow and will leave you with delicious, moist cupcakes that are bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes: - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1/2 cup milk - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (chopped strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.) For the frosting: - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 2 cups powdered sugar - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - 2-3 tbsp milk - additional fresh fruit for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. In a separate large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 5. Gradually add in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, and mixing until just combined. 6. Stir in the vanilla extract and mixed fruit. 7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. 8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 9. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 10. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the butter until light and fluffy. 11. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach your desired consistency. 12. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the prepared frosting. 13. Top each cupcake with additional fresh fruit to garnish.
Nutrition
This recipe yields 12 cupcakes. The following nutrition information is per cupcake: - Calories: 305 - Fat: 14g - Saturated Fat: 9g - Cholesterol: 64mg - Sodium: 98mg - Carbohydrates: 43g - Fiber: 1g - Sugar: 33g - Protein: 2g
Conclusion
These fruit cupcakes are the perfect summertime treat. They're easy to make, and the combination of fresh fruit and sweet frosting is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're serving them at a party or just enjoying them as an afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
