Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream
Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream are a heavenly dessert that balances rich chocolate flavor with the fresh tartness of blackberries. These delightful cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party, family gathering, or just a sweet treat at home. The stunning purple blackberry buttercream adds a pop of color and elevates the visual appeal of these cupcakes, making them irresistible to both kids and adults. Simple to make and customizable to your taste, these cupcakes promise a delicious experience in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately four cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 6 tablespoons unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 12–15 clean blackberries
- 1 drop almond extract
- Zest of 1 lime
- Lime juice to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Melt chocolate and canola oil in the microwave; let cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugar and vanilla until combined; add egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder; stir into chocolate mixture.
- Divide batter among liners and bake for 20–25 minutes until firm; cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together butter, almond extract, lime zest, and powdered sugar until creamy. Add mashed blackberries and adjust sweetness with lime juice.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with blackberry buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg