Two of my favorites TOGETHER!
Blueberries and Italian Buttercream Frosting.
I just love blueberries,
they are actually my favorite fruit.
I remember going with my mom to buy blueberries, there was this wonderful place…
and all they sold was blueberries.
It was called Blueberry Acres, perfect name if you ask me, there were rows and rows of blueberries as far as the eye could see
or at least as far as I could see.
We’d buy 5 pound boxes of blueberries, the boxes were bright yellow.
We did not just get one box either. Oh no, we bought many boxes.
My mom would bake blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, blueberry syrup and of course we’d eat them right out of the box, we’d put them in a bowl and cover them with milk and add a tiny bit of sugar. We’d put them on cereal and she’d freeze them so we could enjoy them all year long.
The other day I went to the store and they had just gotten in a shipment of blueberries.
I couldn’t have been happier. They weren’t in 5 pound boxes, but I stocked up none the less.
As soon as I got home I made Blueberry and Lemon Scones and couldn’t wait to add some blueberries to cupcakes.
I hollowed out the cupcakes with a cupcake corer.
Then filled them with frosting and cut up blueberries.
And of course added some blueberries on top.
- 1 box french vanilla cake mix (along with ingredients to prepare)
- 1 small box vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups blueberries
- 4 drops Loranns Blueberry flavor
- Prepare cupcakes according to package and add in the vanilla pudding mix. Bake according to package directions. I use dark colored pans and bake at 325 degrees.
- Cool cupcakes completely.
- Use a cupcakes corer to remove the center of the cupcake.
- Add 4 drops Blueberry flavor to two cups of frosting.
- Cut up ¼ cup blueberries and mix them with ½ cup of the frosting and fill hte cupcakes with it.
- Frost cupcakes with a 2D tip in a rose pattern. Video: How to frost rose cupcakes.
- Then place three blueberries in the center of each cupcake.
Well since I’ve been eating the blueberries by the handful, it’s time to go get some more blueberries.
Maria Tadic says
These little cupcakes so delicious! I can just imagine biting into them and getting a nice sweet surprise!
Georgia says
Diane, I work with a guy who takes blueberries straight from the freezer, puts them in a cup, and pours cold milk over them. It’s his “healthy” ice cream. These cupcakes look delicious and pretty.
Paula says
So delicious, so elegant and oh so pretty.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Love this one Diane!
Amanda says
Oh my goodness, these looks absolutely gorgeous and delicious! Wish I had one of these cupcakes in front of me right now. 🙂
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
These are so beautiful! And they’re making me wish it was summer…
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Whoa… I just want to dive into the center of that cupcake!
Amanda says
I love blueberries so these would be perfect for me! 🙂
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
Oooo, I can’t wait to try these! Gorgeous photos too! (pinned & shared!) 😉
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
loving this Diane
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I love blueberries too, one of my favorite fruits!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I love the sound of these!
Amanda says
OMG these look to die for!!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
We have been getting such nice blueberries right now, such a treat in January. These look pretty fantastic!
Shaina says
Italian buttercream = perfection.
Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden says
Blueberries are my favorite, and these cupcakes look awesome!
Ari says
Excuse me, but do I need to have Lorann’s blueberry flavor to make these? I don’t even know where I’d find it.
Diane says
You can certainly make them without the blueberry flavor. (it is available at cake supply stores and online if you wanted it) You could also puree some blueberries and put a couple tablespoons into the frosting. (it would change the color though) I’m sure how ever you decide they will be delicious!