So I’m not really the most artistic person in the world. I’m not very deft at decorating or making foods look picture perfect. I think it has to do something along the same lines as the fact I can’t paint. Yes, paint. I’ve tried it. Within 2 minutes of approaching a paint can to paint a simple wall, I have paint all over myself, the floor and everywhere else it’s not supposed to be. The beach. Ugh. If I go to the beach… any beach…. try as I might… within 5 minutes of staking my spot, settling in, lathering up with lotion… I am covered in sand from head to toe and so are all my belongings. I’m not sure why this relates to being unartistic in the kitchen, but there has got to be a connection. I must have some type of visual eye coordination flaw or some such thing but I simply don’t have an eye for anything creative. I do however, feel… that what I lack in vision, I make up for with ultra-talented tastebuds. Oh they’re good! I know when something tastes reaaally good and these cupcakes are undoubtedly, one fine example. I assure you, you’ll make these up much prettier than I do but one thing is certain. The end result will taste exactly the same… amazing! The cake is light and flavorful with the almond and vanilla accents… and the fresh raspberry creme? Divine. You will fall head over heels (edible-y speaking) in love with these cupcakes. I’ve been making them for years and I just can’t recommend them highly enough.
Raspberry Creme Cupcakes
“These are so pretty and taste so fresh and summery!” ~Julie
| 1 18.25 oz. box white cake mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe) 1 1/3 cups water 3 large egg whites 2 Tbls unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp almond extract 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 6 oz. containers fresh raspberries, cut in half or 1 (16 oz) container fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus additional for dusting |
Line 18 muffin cups with muffin papers. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cake mix, water, egg whites, melted butter, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a large bowl for 2 minutes, or until the batter is well blended. Using about 1/3 cup of batter for each cupcake, spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
Bake the cupcakes until they are very pale golden on top, about 15 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely on a cooling rack.
Using a fork, coarsely mash 1 1/2 containers of raspberries in a medium bowl. Beat the cream and 1/3 cup of powdered sugar in a large bowl until firm peaks form. Fold the mashed raspberries into the whipped cream.
Remove the muffin papers from the cupcakes and cut the tops off of each cupcake. Spoon the raspberry whipped cream atop the cupcake bottoms. Place the cupcake tops on the cupcakes. Dust with more powdered sugar and serve with the remaining berries.
(recipe from Giada Laurentiis)
These Cupcakes looks delicious!
Thanks so much! The fresh raspberry flavor is so wonderfully pronounced in the raspberry creme… I wish you could taste it! These are sooo good. 🙂
Oh! I also wanted to say that I’ve always wanted to be able to paint, but I have zero talent, I’m sad to admit. That’s why I took up photography. The more I learned about photography, the more I learned about light and how an artist “sees”. So, I know where you are coming from. Been there. Done that. Got paint all over my t-shirt.
Thanks so much for your comments, Karen! There’s just another reason I should take photography lessons! 🙂 Hmmm……
These look so tasty.
The cupcakes are beautiful, and have to say pretty artistic looking to me. You are too funny, seriously these cupcakes sound so good, love the raspberry cream, I want one now!!!
Oh thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I guess it’s out now… I have a complex about that but all I can do is just try my best. :p The raspberry cream IS incredible – so raspberry-fresh and the perfect amount of sweetness. We just love these. Thanks as always for your wonderful support! 🙂
Sand is evil. That’s all there is to it.
Those cupcakes look adorable.
Thanks so much…and you’re telling me, it’s evil alright! I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks so! 🙂
Oh my gosh, these look amazingly delicious and so beautiful!
Thank you!! I really appreciate that. 🙂
These look amazing.
Thanks so much!
I love this post! I was giggling when I read how you are covered in sand after 5 minutes at the beach! 🙂 I have this thing about cupcakes. Every time I see one I smile. When I saw these my smile was even bigger! Something about the pink and white and the cream under the top…Love it!!
Aww.. thanks! I’m so glad you liked it. Yes, these are really pretty and taste as fresh and light as they look! 🙂