Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Black Raspberry Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried black raspberry powder
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh black raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
For the Cupcakes:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
For the Black Raspberry Frosting:
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In a blender or food processor, pulse the freeze-dried black raspberry powder until it becomes a fine powder.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and black raspberry powder, beating until well combined.
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Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
Assembly:
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the black raspberry frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
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Optionally, garnish each cupcake with fresh black raspberries.
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Serve and enjoy these delightful black raspberry cupcakes!
These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion and showcase the unique flavor of black raspberries. The freeze-dried black raspberry powder adds a burst of fruity goodness to both the cupcakes and the frosting.