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Blueberry Cupcakes

Heavenly Blueberry Cupcakes for Your Sweetest Moments

Delicious Blueberry Cupcakes filled with blueberry curd and topped with Blueberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream for a magical treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Freshness matters.
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Kosher salt is a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use salted butter, reduce added salt.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Melted coconut oil can be used.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar offers deeper flavor.
  • 3 large eggs Flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla bean paste intensifies flavor.
  • 1/2 cup milk Almond milk or plant-based works.
  • 1 cup blueberries Fresh or frozen are fine.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Can substitute with lime juice.
For the Blueberry Curd
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Replace with noted substitutions.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar can change flavor.
  • 4 large egg yolks Use whole eggs for custard-like result.
For the Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  • 4 large egg whites Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup blueberry curd Experiment with other fruit curds.

Equipment

  • Cupcake Tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • double boiler
  • whisk
  • Mixer
  • sharp knife or cupcake corer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries and lemon juice, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Strain and return juice to saucepan. Whisk in sugar and butter, followed by egg yolks, stirring constantly over low heat until thick, reaching 170°F. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line cupcake tin with liners. Cream together unsalted butter and vegetable oil with sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add in eggs and vanilla extract, then alternate adding flour mixture and milk, blending until smooth.
  3. Toss blueberries in a tablespoon of flour to help them stay suspended. Scoop cupcake batter into lined cups, filling about one-third full. Add floured blueberries, then cover with another layer of batter, filling about two-thirds full.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes, until tops spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
  5. For Swiss Meringue Buttercream, create a double boiler and whisk egg whites and sugar to form warm syrup (about 140°F). Remove from heat and whip until stiff peaks form. Gradually add softened butter and fold in blueberry curd.
  6. Once cupcakes are cooled, use a knife or corer to remove a portion from each center. Fill each cavity with blueberry curd and pipe buttercream on top, decorating with fresh blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter for buttercream is at 72°F for best consistency. Continuously stir blueberry curd to prevent scrambling.

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