Blackberry Cupcakes

The deep, dark purple colour and forest taste of blackberries lend elegance to any cake. In this recipe, the fruit dominates not only in taste but also in appearance: the berries baked into the batter form little 'jam pockets', while the creamy cheese layer softens the wildness of the fruit. Perfect late summer dessert, when blackberries are sweetest.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Muffin tin with paper cases
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare the tins.

Tip: Preparation for baking is half the battle.
2

Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt).

Tip: Salt highlights the sweet flavours (flavour enhancement).
3

Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly, then add the eggs and vanilla.

Tip: The airy butter base makes the sponge light.
4

Fold the flour mixture and milk into the butter base.

Tip: Only mix until the flour disappears.
5

Gently fold in the blackberries (set a few aside for decoration).

Tip: Toss the blackberries in a little flour too so they don't sink.
6

Bake for 18-20 minutes (skewer test). Cool completely.

Tip: Hot cake is fragile.
7

For the frosting, whip the cream, then mix smooth with the cream cheese and icing sugar. Decorate the cakes.

Tip: The acidity of the cream cheese goes well with blackberries.

Recipe FAQ

The blackberries stained the batter, is that bad?
No, that's natural. If the blue-grey discolouration bothers you, try mixing less, or use frozen fruit (it doesn't release as much juice).

Ingredients

  • 200 g flour (plain)
  • 150 g sugar
  • 120 g butter (room temperature)
  • 2 pcs eggs
  • 100 ml milk
  • 10 g baking powder
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 150 g fresh blackberries
  • 200 g cream cheese
  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 50 ml double cream