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Instructions
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Start by preparing the cupcakes according to boxed directions, along with the ingredients listed on the back of the box.
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Then beat together the butter and 4 cups of powdered sugar for 2 minutes in a large mixing bowl.
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Next add the vanilla extract and cream, beat until fully combined.
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Add the raspberries to the frosting. Mix until raspberries are broken down and no large chunks remain.
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You can adjust the texture as needed by adding in additional cream or powdered sugar, depending if you need you frosting thinner or stiffer.
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Transfer the raspberry frosting into a piping bag fit with a large star tip using a non-stick spatula.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes in a swirling motion. Additionally top with extra raspberries and shaved chocolate.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Fold in Fresh Raspberries Carefully 🫐Reserve some fresh raspberries and gently fold them into the batter at the very end to prevent them from breaking apart and staining the cake, keeping beautiful pockets of fruit throughout.
- Macerate Raspberries for Buttercream 🍓Toss fresh raspberries with a tablespoon of powdered sugar 30 minutes before making the buttercream to release their juices, creating a more intense and natural raspberry flavor in your frosting.
- Prevent Sunken Centers with Proper Filling 🎯Fill cupcake liners only two-thirds full and place a single fresh raspberry in the center before adding more batter on top—this prevents sinking and ensures a beautiful surprise inside each bite.
- Chill Buttercream Before Piping ❄️Refrigerate your raspberry buttercream for at least 30 minutes before piping to achieve sharp, defined peaks and prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off the warm cupcakes.
- Balance Acidity with Vanilla Extract 🌸Use high-quality vanilla extract to balance the tartness of raspberries and enhance the chocolate's richness, creating a more complex and sophisticated flavor profile in every cupcake.
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