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Lime Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Garnish

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Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with vibrant lime buttercream and crowned with fresh blueberries, blackberries, and mint — a refreshing and elegant dessert for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • For the Lime Buttercream:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • Toppings:
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Fresh mint or parsley leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the buttercream, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in lime juice and zest. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
  7. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes using a star tip.
  8. Garnish each cupcake with a few blueberries, a blackberry, and a mint or parsley leaf for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best mixing results.
  • You can substitute lemon juice and zest for a citrus variation.
  • Refrigerate frosted cupcakes if not serving right away, but allow to come to room temperature before eating.

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Keywords: lime cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes, berry garnish, summer desserts, citrus frosting

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