Description
A delightful combination of aromatic Earl Grey tea and juicy blackberries makes these cupcakes a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Infuse the milk with Earl Grey tea leaves, heat until boiling, steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with the infused milk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blackberries gently.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with extra blackberries or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Earl Grey, Blackberry, Cupcakes, Dessert, Baking, Tea