• Home
    • Blog
  • About
    • Contact
    • Welcome
    • Favorites
    • Ebooks
    • Low Carb
    • Dear Diane,
  • Recipes

Raspberry Swirl Cupcake with Raspberry Frosting

May 7, 2013

  • 22

Raspberry Swirl Cupcake with Raspberry Frosting

Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes @createdbydiane using @savoryspiceshop Natural Raspberry Extract in the frosting

My go to jam on a PB&J is strawberry,

but for everything else it seems like raspberry is my favorite.

I love it on scones, especially lemon scones, on a piece of toast, bagels and… well….

cupcakes!!!!

It’s like a surprise inside a surprise.

And a little bit of jam/preserves goes a long way.

 

Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes @createdbydiane

To create the swirl in the cupcakes. Add a teaspoon raspberry jam and use a toothpick to swirl it into the cake batter, in a figure 8 shape a few times. Since the jam is heavier than the cake batter, some settles on the bottom as they are baked and it’s perfect for biting into the cupcake and having the raspberry jam all through the cupcake and at the bottom.

 

Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes @createdbydiane

The swirls stayed nicely when baked.

They are pretty enough to serve with frosting, but really WHY, then they’d be more muffin-like and well, Frosting is where it’s at!

 

Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes @createdbydiane

I make a batch of Italian Buttercream Frosting and added Natural Raspberry Extract, I found it at Savory Spice Shop. As soon as I walked into their spice shop I knew I’d find lots of yummy things, and I did. Their Raspberry Extract is delicious and doesn’t have that medicine like taste that usually comes with typical raspberry flavoring. I can’t wait to use all the items I bought there. *All opinions are my own, I’m not being compensated for this post, I just happen to love their items.

Then I topped off the cupcakes with a bit more raspberry jam in the center of the frosting.


Raspberry Swirl Cupcake with Raspberry Frosting
 
Print
Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes with Raspberry Italian Buttercream Frosting and Raspberry Jam
Author: Diane
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1 box white cake mix (and ingredients to prepare mix)
  • I added milk instead of water when preparing the mix.
  • One batch Italian Buttercream Frosting
  • 2 teaspoons Savory Spice Shop Natural Raspberry Extract
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam/preserves (seedless and smooth variety)
  • I used Robert Rothschild Farm Seedless red raspberry preserves
Instructions
  1. Prepare cupcake mix and place 3 tablespoons of batter into each cupcake lined portion of your cupcake pan.
  2. Place a 1/2-1 teaspoon of raspberry jam/preserves into the center of each cupcakes batter and swirl with a toothpick a few times in a figure 8 pattern.
  3. Bake cupcakes according to directions.
  4. Remove cupcakes and cool completely
  5. Make Italian Buttercream Frosting and add to it 2 teaspoon Natural Raspberry Extract.
  6. Place frosting into piping bag with a 1A tip and pipe 3 rings in a circular motion leaving a small hole in the center.
  7. Add a teaspoon of raspberry jam/preserves into the hole in the frosting.
3.2.1753

Raspberry Cupcakes
I love the way there is raspberry jam on the top of the cupcake in the center of the frosting, and it’s swirled inside the cupcake and makes a small puddle of yumminess at the bottom of each cupcake.

 

Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes @createdbydiane

These are nice and light and would be fun for a brunch. That is my way of saying I’m eating them after breakfast until they are all gone! No need to wait until after dinner to enjoy these. Jam and Preserves are enjoyed at breakfast and lunch time, so no need to wait to have them. If anyone ask, just say I said it was ok!

Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes from @createdbydiane
  • 22

22 Comments Filed Under: Cupcakes, Frosting/Icing, Sweet Tagged With: Cupcakes, Frosting, fruit, raspberry

« Tropical Avocado Smoothie
Salmon Risotto »

sweet and savory recipes createdbydiane.comIf you like this or any other recipe at Created by Diane be sure to sign up for email updates and GET all my delicious recipes delivered right to you! Plus get my free e-cookbook too.

Thanks ~Diane

Be sure to check out more of my recipes here…

Most Popular

Banh Mi Meatballs www.createdbydiane.com
salisbury steak recipe from @createdbydiane
Easy Grilled Marinated Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe www.createdbydiane.com

Subscribe to Created by Diane

don't miss one yummy recipe

by signing up you agree to the Privacy Policy

Comments

  1. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:04 am

    I love how pretty they are with the jam swirled inside and plopped on top!!! And I love your pink background..so fun!!!

    Reply
  2. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:05 am

    Love everything about these!

    Reply
  3. Carolyn says

    May 8, 2013 at 8:28 am

    Oooh, love the raspberry swirl in the cake itself!

    Reply
  4. Cookbook Queen says

    May 8, 2013 at 9:10 am

    These are just gorgeous!! Raspberry is my favorite too, except on PB&J. TWINSIES!!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      May 8, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      you are so funny 🙂 XOXO

  5. Maria says

    May 8, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    So pretty and I adore raspberry!

    Reply
  6. sweetsugarbelle says

    May 8, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    The only thing that would make these more perfect was if you’d come make them for me on my birthday! PINNED!

    Reply
  7. Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says

    May 8, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    These look perfect!

    Reply
  8. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    May 8, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I love everything with raspberries and these look so irresistible, Diane! Lovely recipe!

    Reply
  9. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    These look heavenly!

    Reply
  10. TidyMom says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    oh how I love anything raspberry!! these sound fantastic Diane!

    Reply
  11. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    May 10, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    These cupcakes are gorgeous! Raspberry jam is my favorite for desserts too and love that you added another dollop of raspberry jam on top of the buttercream! Yum!

    Reply
  12. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    May 10, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Oh, my how yummy! Raspberries are one of my most favorite berries. Just love them!

    Reply
  13. Deborah says

    May 11, 2013 at 6:46 am

    These sound amazing, and they are so pretty!!

    Reply
  14. Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 11, 2013 at 7:50 am

    These are so pretty and I am betting they taste divine!

    Reply
  15. Kelly says

    May 12, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Gosh! These look DELICIOUS!! xo

    Reply
  16. Lisa | With Style and Grace says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:17 am

    oh yeah, this would be a great surprise! ps. it was sooooo great to finally meet you!!

    Reply
  17. Janis says

    May 10, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    UM! Delicious will make them again.

    Reply
  18. Janis says

    May 10, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    UM ! Delicious Will make them again .

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Coconut Banana Cake | Created by Diane says:
    July 18, 2013 at 10:47 am

    […] imagine how hard it is some days in my kitchen with  the counters lined with things like…..Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes with raspberry frostings, Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake and these Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon […]

    Reply
  2. How to make Lavender Iced Tea | Created by Diane says:
    July 23, 2013 at 9:02 am

    […] I don’t drink very many sugary drinks, I realized a few years ago that I’d rather not drink my calories….I prefer to save them for things like this and this…. […]

    Reply
  3. Red Velvet Cake | Created by Diane says:
    February 11, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    […] Raspberry Frosting to add a little fruity flirtation to your chocolate appetite […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

By posting a comment you agree to the Privacy Policy
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Search My Recipes

[footer_backtotop]

Copyright Created by Diane © 2023 · Grits Design · Privacy Policy