Vanilla Bean Summer Cupcakes: The Best Fruit Topping Recipe
Delightful vanilla bean cupcakes topped with fresh fruit, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla bean paste.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Fill cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before topping with fresh fruit.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
- Feel free to mix and match your favorite seasonal fruits for the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bean Summer Cupcakes, Fruit Topping, Summer Desserts