Blackberry Chocolate Cupcakes with Fresh Blackberry Buttercream
These Blackberry Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, soft, and easy to make, with a delicious chocolate cupcake base topped with creamy fresh blackberry buttercream. They’re perfect homemade dessert for birthdays, parties, and holidays.
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcakes
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 95 g
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 25 g
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda ≈4 g
- ¼ teaspoon salt ≈1 g
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 g
- ¼ cup brown sugar 50 g
- 1 large egg ≈50 g, room temperature
- ⅓ cup neutral oil 80 ml / ≈70 g
- ½ cup plain yogurt 120 ml / ≈120 g
Fresh Blackberry Buttercream
- ½ cup unsalted butter very soft (115 g)
- 1½–2 cups powdered sugar 180–240 g
- ½–¾ cup fresh blackberries 75–110 g
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, oil, and yogurt until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag (optional) and fill liners about ¾ full.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Make the Blackberry Buttercream
- Beat softened butter until light and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Add fresh blackberries and a pinch of salt.
- Mix until the berries break down and the frosting turns a natural purple shade.Beat softened butter until light and creamy (about 2–3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth and fluffy. Add fresh blackberries and a pinch of salt. Mix until the berries break down and the frosting turns a natural purple shade.
- (You can blend berries first for a smoother texture if desired.)
Assemble
- Pipe or spread buttercream onto completely cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate with fresh blackberries for a clean, elevated finish.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Servings: 10
Calories: 300kcal