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Roasted Blackberry Earl Grey Cupcakes

Delightful Roasted Blackberry Earl Grey Cupcakes to Savor

Experience the enchanting flavors of Roasted Blackberry Earl Grey Cupcakes, a perfect blend of floral Earl Grey tea and sweet roasted blackberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Hot Milk Substitute with non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 bags Earl Grey Tea Bags Infuses with citrusy floral flavors.
  • 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream Buttermilk or dairy-free yogurt can be used.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended.
  • 1.25 cups Fresh or Frozen Blackberries Roasted for enhanced flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Use unsalted margarine for a dairy-free version.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Cane Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
  • 1 whole + 1 Large Eggs Use flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan option.
  • 1.25 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free all-purpose flour is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda No substitutions recommended.
  • 0.25 tsp Baking Powder No substitutions recommended.
  • 0.25 tsp Fine Sea Salt Use kosher salt as an alternative.
For the Frosting
  • 4 oz Plain Cream Cheese (softened) Opt for dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan version.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Powdered erythritol can be a good low-sugar substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Blackberry Juice Raspberry juice can work if blackberry juice isn't handy.

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Steep 2 Earl Grey tea bags in 1 cup of hot milk for about 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and whisk in 3 tbsp Greek yogurt and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Gently roast 1.25 cups of blackberries in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until soft and fragrant. Mash lightly and cool.
  3. Cream together 0.5 cup unsalted butter and 0.75 cup sugar until fluffy. Add 1 whole egg and 1 egg white, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.25 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.25 tsp baking powder, and 0.25 tsp sea salt. Fold into wet mixture along with remaining tea leaves.
  5. Swirl 0.25 cup cooled blackberries into the batter, then fill cupcake liners two-thirds full.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 19–21 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Strain leftover blackberries to collect 1 tbsp blackberry juice. Beat 4 oz cream cheese and 0.5 cup softened butter together, gradually adding 3 cups sugar and blackberry juice until fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes with the blackberry cream cheese frosting and drizzle remaining blackberry juice over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. They can also be frozen unfrosted for up to 3 months.

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