I have serious spring fever and these cupcakes were the perfect solution! While it was raining outside, I was enoying the wonderful flavors of lemon and blackberries. It didn't quite have the affect of a spring day but a girl can dream right?
I do have one confession and that is that I used a boxed lemon cake mix. I thought it went well with the homemade frosting but you are more than welcome to use your own homemade recipe if you have it! Here is the frosting recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 stick of butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp blackberry puree, strained
Directions:
- Place blackberries in the bowl of a small food processor; process until pureed. Over another bowl, hold a fine mesh strainer and strain the puree. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer speed and slowly add confectioners' sugar; beat until well combined. Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons blackberry puree (save any remaining strawberry puree for another use); mix until just blended. Do not overmix or frosting will incorporate too much air. Frosting consistency should be dense and creamy, like ice cream.
Frosting recipe adapted from Martha Stewart
