Desserts can sometimes literally mean 'stressed' spelt backward. Stressed weekdays deserve a happy weekend. What better way to appreciate the vivid aromas of fresh fruit than by preparing fruit cupcakes in the summer? These summer fruit cupcakes are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for busy (or lazy) weekends.
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Mango, pineapple, jamun, watermelon, lychee, or pomegranate—plenty of summer fruits are healthy, hydrating, and apt to make any dessert a bit more delicious. For weight-watchers as well as dessert lovers, cupcakes made with fresh fruits can certainly be a go-to weekend treat.
Each cupcake recipe highlights the natural sweetness and unique flavour of summer fruits, which makes them a delightful addition to any gathering. Prepare to enjoy these delicious cupcakes that will please everyone!
7 Delicious Summer Fruit Cupcakes To Bake This Weekend
Fluffy Vanilla Mango Cupcakes
Summer and mangoes are synonymous. Mangoes are loved for their sweet and tangy flavour. These mango cupcakes are light and fluffy, with a jammy mango filling and a silky, smooth condensed milk buttercream. They look like egg cupcakes and are perfect for spring, summer, and mango season. You can use fresh or frozen mango for this recipe, as the fruit gets simmered down anyway.
The cupcakes' fluffy vanilla base is created with butter and oil to keep them moist and enhance the vanilla flavour. The mango filling is a homemade mango puree, where the mango simmers on the stovetop until soft. After blending, the puree is chilled before being used in the cupcakes. These cupcakes are excellent for a quick and easy dessert on a busy day.
Delicate Lychee and Rose Cupcakes
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Lychees are a summer delicacy known for their sweet and floral flavour. Soft and fluffy lychee-infused cupcakes with silky lychee and rose buttercream are a true delight. These pink, lychee-flavoured cupcakes are lovely for any summer celebration.
The cupcakes are soft and fluffy, with a lychee centre and light, creamy buttercream. Made with refined or whole wheat flour, eggs or yoghurt (for eggless cupcakes), a few drops of vanilla essence, and de-seeded lychees, these cupcakes are as easy to make as they are delicious. They are perfect for a busy day when you want a beautiful and flavorful treat without much effort.
Refreshing Watermelon Cupcakes
Watermelon is a lifesaver in the summer season. This offers a refreshing and hydrating treat. Fresh watermelon cupcakes are a perfectly cool and healthy way to turn fruit into a dessert. Since both summer and life can be hectic, these cupcakes are a great way to keep calm and enjoy a sweet treat.
Watermelon cupcakes can be enjoyed anytime—breakfast, brunch, dinner, or dessert. They make adorable additions to your weekend get-together dessert menu. A rich watermelon icing makes this cupcake recipe excellent for sweet tooths. These cupcakes are very easy to make and perfect for a lazy and sweet escape.
Luscious Grape Cupcakes
The summer season is not a reason to say, “Grapes are sour”! Grapes are a sweet and juicy fruit that adds a unique twist to any dessert. Indulge in these mouthwatering grape cupcakes filled with luscious grape jam and topped with a creamy walnut buttercream frosting. These muffins are moist, and fluffy, and have huge bakery-style tops, making them a fantastic way to incorporate grapes into a baked recipe.
The naturally sweet grapes pair well with a vanilla base, resulting in a delightful and easy-to-make dessert. These cupcakes are perfect for a busy day when you want a sweet treat that is both unique and delicious.
Flavourful Banana And Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Bananas are versatile and flavourful, making them a favourite ingredient for desserts. These fluffy banana cupcakes are so flavourful and tender, topped with the most luscious and tangy cream cheese frosting. Made with buttermilk, sour cream, and ripe bananas, these cupcakes are incredibly moist and delicious.
With a hint of cinnamon throughout, these cupcakes are soft, moist, and tender, with the perfect amount of sweet and mellow banana flavour. They are easy to make and perfect for a busy day when you need a comforting and delicious dessert.
Tropical Pineapple Cupcakes
Pineapples are juicy and refreshing, bursting with tropical flavour. These pineapple cupcakes are moist, buttery, and loaded with the flavour of fresh pineapple. They are paired perfectly as a tropical treat, making them a quick and easy dessert option.
These cupcakes can be made in less than 30 minutes and are easy to put together without a mixer. The cake is fluffy, moist, and stuffed with tiny pieces of pineapple, giving the cupcake so much flavour. Perfect for a busy day, these cupcakes bring a taste of vacation to your table.
Rich Chocolate Pomegranate Cupcakes
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and add a unique flavour to desserts. Pomegranate chocolate cupcakes are super easy to make, with a deep chocolate flavour and subtle nuances of fruity pomegranate. The cupcakes are moist and dense without being too heavy, finished with chocolate ganache and a garnish of juicy, crunchy, fresh pomegranate seeds.
These cupcakes are easy to make without a mixer and are perfect for a busy day when you want a rich and decadent dessert with a pop of colour and texture.
These seven summer fruit cupcakes are the perfect way to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavours of the season. Each recipe is easy to make and perfect for a busy day, ensuring you have a delicious dessert ready in no time. Whether you prefer the tropical taste of pineapple or the rich flavour of pomegranate, there's a cupcake here for everyone. Enjoy baking and savouring these delightful treats!