Blackberry Lemon Cupcakes — Stacie Lamoore

I found fresh blackberries on a super sale at the grocery store the other week. I just knew I needed to do something special with them. I really wanted to showcase their natural flavor so I paired them with lemon. This caused the blackberry to pop by providing a subtle tart undertone. This may not be the first flavor pairing you would think of, but it is definitely a must try. The cupcakes and icing are chock full of real blackberries. By using fresh berries in the cupcake it gives the berries a chance to shine. I had lemon curd left in my fridge so I used that as a filling. If you don’t have lemon curd on hand you can always leave it out. You could also substitute a lemon marmalade or blackberry jam if you would still like a filling.The icing is the perfect pairing of tart lemon and juicy blackberries. It is the perfect touch to finish them off. I actually had a hard time not eating it by the spoonful. These cupcakes are a must make. If you can pick the blackberries yourself that’s an added bonus! You will love these light flavors in a springy cake. It is the perfect cake for a summer party on a hot evening.

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Source: Cake adapted from: Hummingbird High