How To Make Purple Velvet Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting
These cupcakes are irresistibly soft and moist, with a beautiful purple hue. The tangy blackberry frosting adds the perfect finishing touch.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring (as desired)
- For the Blackberry Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Add purple food coloring until the desired shade is reached.
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Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
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For the Blackberry Frosting:
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In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
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Add the blackberries and vanilla extract, and continue beating until well combined and smooth.
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Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the blackberry frosting.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 76mg
- Sodium : 270mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 60g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 44g
- Protein : 4g
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