Blackberry Lemon Buttercream
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By: adapted every so slightly from Serious Eats' coverage of Fruitful
Makes: Frosting for approx 36 cupcakes
Ingredients
- ½ cup ripe blackberries, plus extra for garnish
- zest of one large lemon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, or more as needed
Instructions
- Assemble buttercream following the steps as outlined here, subbing blackberries for the black raspberries (but of course use black raspberries, if you have them!) and erring on the side of more lemon zest, when in doubt.
Recipe by the pig & quill at https://thepigandquill.com/vanilla-cream-cheese-cupcakes-with-blackberry-lemon-buttercream/