Aura Indigo Blueberry Frosted Cupcakes
Aura Indigo Blueberry Frosted Cupcakes are a magical dessert that combines the sweet burst of fresh blueberries with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. These enchanting cupcakes not only look stunning with their vibrant indigo hue but also offer a delightful flavor experience that makes them perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Each bite is a fluffy celebration, guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in fresh blueberries without squishing them.
- Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; frost cooled cupcakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg