Celebrate berry season with these delicious berry-studded cupcakes! With three kinds of sweet berries and a tangy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for summertime celebrations!
You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy recipe. Let's get started!
Step 1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2. Mix together the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
Step 3. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three portions, alternating with two portions of the milk.
Step 4. Cut the berries in half or quarters, and gently toss with 2 teaspoons of flour. Gently fold the berries into the batter.
Step 5. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, using about 3 tablespoons of batter to fill each 2/3 full. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes.
Step 6. Cool cupcakes on wire racks for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
Step 7. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Step 8. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the confectioners' sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
Step 9. Mix in the vanilla. Then increase the mixer speed to medium, and continue mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Step 10. Pipe or spread the frosting on top of the cooled cupcakes.
Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until about 10 minutes before serving.