Description
Golden waffle-shaped cupcakes filled with homemade blueberry compote, topped with fresh blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, and garnished with mint—a unique blend of brunch and dessert flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a waffle cupcake or fluted muffin pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Spoon batter into the waffle molds, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the blueberry compote: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries burst. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool slightly.
- Spoon compote over cooled cupcakes.
- Top with fresh blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, and mint leaves.
Notes
- Use a waffle-shaped mold for authentic appearance.
- Compote can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg