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Triple Blueberry Cupcakes with Blueberry Filling Recipe

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Delight in these Triple Blueberry Cupcakes featuring a moist blueberry-infused batter, a luscious homemade blueberry filling, and a creamy blueberry buttercream frosting. Perfectly balanced flavors and textures come together in this beautifully assembled dessert, ideal for any special occasion or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Blueberry Filling

  • 3 cups frozen blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Cupcake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour (see notes below for measuring)
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup finely pulverized freeze-dried blueberries (or blueberry powder)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons cubed unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Blueberry Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup blueberry filling (from recipe above)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Blueberry Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine frozen blueberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Cook until the berries release their juices and the mixture bubbles. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch dissolved in water) and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened. Scrape into a bowl and allow to cool.
  2. Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners. In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together cake flour, granulated sugar, blueberry powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed butter and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse sand, approximately 2-3 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sour cream, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  3. Bake the Cupcakes: Evenly scoop the batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly touched. Let the cupcakes cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan, then cool completely on the rack.
  4. Prepare the Blueberry Buttercream Frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Mix in 1/4 cup of the blueberry filling, heavy cream, vanilla paste, and a pinch of sea salt until combined and smooth.
  5. Assemble the Cupcakes: Place the cooled cupcakes back into the cupcake pan for stability. Core out the centers of each cupcake carefully. Fill the hollowed centers with blueberry filling. Pipe the blueberry buttercream around the edges of the core area, then spoon additional blueberry filling into the center. Garnish the cupcakes with freeze-dried or fresh blueberries. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For measuring cake flour accurately, spoon the flour lightly into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife rather than scooping directly, which can compact the flour and lead to dense cupcakes.
  • Ensure all refrigerated ingredients (butter, sour cream, milk, eggs) are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better rise.
  • Freeze-dried blueberry powder adds intense blueberry flavor and natural color to the cupcakes and can be substituted with finely ground dried blueberries if unavailable.
  • When coring the cupcakes, use a cupcake corer or a small paring knife for clean removal.

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