BLACKBERRY CITRUS CUPCAKES

Blackberry Citrus Cupcakes image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
Additional fresh blackberries, if desired
Fresh mint leaves, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs and adding lemon peel. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
In small microwavable bowl, place 1 cup blackberries. Cover; microwave on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring once, until softened. Mash with fork. Place strainer over clean small bowl; line strainer with cheesecloth. Pour berries into strainer; press with back of spoon to remove seeds. Reserve juice; discard seeds and pulp.
In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Gradually add reserved blackberry juice, beating on high speed until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with additional blackberries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg