My summers seem to have lost their magic. They used to be full of hiking, sleeping in the backyard under the stars, smokey campfires, craft camps and loosing a sense of what day of the week was. But now, all I seem to do is work. When I finally do have time to do something fun, I’m too tired to get out the door. But blackberries always seem to bring back my summer. When they start to grow on the vines in front of my house, I can’t help but run out barefooted with a big bowl and fill it to the brim. The taste of blackberries warm from the sun will always bring back a little of that lost summer magic.
Ingredients
Directions
Notes
To make blackberry puree, place berries in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth. Put the puree through a strainer to remove the seeds.
Yum! My husband loves blackberries, I’ll have to make these for him this weekend.
Very pretty! I like the color combination!
Wow, these look amazing. I too love blackberries, well berries of any sort really! So much so I’m now trying to grow my own, so I don’t have to run to the shop every time I want a berry fix. That frosting is such a pretty colour, I’d make it just for that, but blackberries are a total bonus yum, yum!
Hi Lizzy! I am a freshman in high school and just started a fashion and food blog. I absolutely adore your website and recipes, and I recently created a post that shared your recipe for Strawberry White Chocolate Cupcakes. I was wondering if you could take a look at my blog/post and let me know if you had any tips for better photography, etc.! Thank you so much for your time
-Emma
I’ll send you an email!
Incredible! This blog looks exactly like my old one!
It’s on a totally different subject but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Excellent choice of colors!
Yum yum yum! I just love your photos. They are always so full of color.
Blackberries and chocolate just go together so well! I have a bunch of blackberry vines out my back door and I’m (im)patiently waiting for them to bear fruit. I can’t wait!
WoW…Lizzy Mae I love your site here!!! AMAZING..my Uncle has cancer and while he is going through is treatment things don’t always look or sound good to him food wise, these will definitely perk him up with his appetite!! Two things he loves Blackberries & Chocolate. I was wondering if I could use seedless Blackberry Preserves instead of the Puree? Thanks keep on posting what you make I love it.
Yes, that will work just fine as a substitute!
Every now and then I come across a blog that I just CANNOT walk away from. I thought you might like to hear that your blog is one of them. I’ve read almost every recipe on here in one sitting…all of your cupcake recipes sound SO yummy & are so unique that I know I’ll have to try them. I pinned a bunch of them to pinterest (made sure to give you credit) ..as well as a muffin recipe that I know my mother will absolutely love. So…basically I just wanted to let you know that you’re doing an awesome job & that your blog is *inspiring* to someone like me. I’d love for my baked goods to someday get to the level that yours are. Much love. =)
if you use blackberry preserves instead of puree how much do you need to put in order to make the frosting?
Start with the same amount, then then add more if needed. You won’t get such a strong flavor though, but it will still be great!
I used greek yogurt instead = super YUM! =)
I’m pretty sure this is a dumb question but here goes: When you list cake mix as an ingredient, do you just use the cake mix or the the cake mix with whatever eggs/oil/water the box calls for?
Just you the mix ALONE. Not a silly question
Hi Lizzy,
I love your cupcakes! They are delicious! I have tried a few recepies but I have always wondered, do you use salted butter or unsalted? Does it make a difference?
I always use unsalted but people tell me they love using salted butter in their frostings… so either should be good!