Best 7 Fruity Mini Cupcakes Recipes

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Cupcakes, miniature versions of the classic cake, are one of the most popular and versatile desserts. With endless combinations of flavors and decorations, there's a cupcake for everyone. Fruity mini cupcakes are a delicious and colorful treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a tasty snack, these cupcakes are sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI VANILLA CUPCAKES



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Everything vanilla in these bite-sized cupcakes. So cute and tasty.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     More Meal Ideas Recipes     Mini Foods     Desserts     Cakes

Time 55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cupcakes:
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup milk, at room temperature
Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 18-cup mini muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
  • Whip butter and sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and milk; whip until just combined. Fill the prepared muffin cups 3/4 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 14 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whip powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla for frosting in a bowl until well combined. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 78.8 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

MINIATURE GOLDEN FRUITCAKES



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These tiny fruitcakes will bring joy to everyone on your list. We used dried apples, pears, apricots, and golden raisins, but you can also use dried cherries, cranberries, and regular raisins, or a mixture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups finely diced mixed dried fruit, such as dried apples, pears, apricots, and golden raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts (5 1/2 ounces)
1 3/4 cups brandy
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup apricot jam, warmed, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large nonreactive bowl, combine dried fruit, walnuts, and 1 1/4 cups brandy. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 8 hours (or up to 1 day), stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs in 2 additions, scraping down bowl in between. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and spices. Reduce speed to low and beat in flour mixture in 2 additions, scraping down bowl in between. Fold fruit mixture into batter.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two minimuffin pans with paper liners. Fill each liner with 1 rounded tablespoon batter. Firmly tap pans on counter to settle batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out clean and edges are light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating pans halfway through.
  • Brush cakes with 1/2 cup brandy; transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely. (To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 1 month.) Brush with apricot jam before serving or packing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

FRUIT-FILLED CUPCAKES



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Kids really love the fruity surprise tucked inside these sweet and tender cupcakes. And because the recipe is so easy and quick, they'd probably love to help make and frost them! -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package strawberry cake mix (regular size)
2 cups sour cream
2 large eggs
1/3 cup strawberry preserves
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting, divided
Red food coloring, optional
Red nonpareils and pink jimmies, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream and eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Place 27 paper or foil liners in heart-shaped or standard muffin tins. (If using standard tins, tuck a 1/2-in. foil ball or marble between the liner and cup to form a heart shape.) Fill cups half full with batter. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each; fill with 1/2 teaspoon preserves. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , If desired, place a third of the frosting in a small bowl; tint pink with red food coloring. Frost cupcakes with white frosting; if desired, pipe edges with pink frosting. Decorate with nonpareils and jimmies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAGIC FRUIT-AND-VEGGIE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 44m

Yield 24 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray (optional)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon soy flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 cup bran flakes cereal or old-fashioned oats (or a combination)
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, plus more for topping (optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
3/4 cup grated or finely chopped vegetables (carrots, zucchini and/or spinach)
3/4 cup grated or finely chopped fresh or dried fruit (apples, pears, pineapple and/or raisins)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners or mist with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flours, wheat germ, bran flakes, flax seeds, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Beat the egg and brown sugar in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add the olive oil, vanilla, milk, vegetables and fruit and mix well. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until blended.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar, if desired. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on a rack.

FRUITY PEBBLES CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup margarine (1/2 stick)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) package mini marshmallows
1 (13 ounce) package Fruity Pebbles cereal
1 (16 ounce) container frosting (vanilla preferrably, or any other flavor)
mini chocolate chips or M&M', to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly grease muffin pans (24).
  • Butter a 4 quart microwavable bowl on place in the microwave on high for 45 seconds or until melted (microwave times vary).
  • Place marshmallows in the melted butter and mix to ensure they are coated with the butter.
  • Place it in the microwave again for 45 seconds, take out and stir.
  • Then return to microwave and allow to cook for another 30 seconds or until melted.
  • Combine cereal to melted mixture and mix well to coat.
  • Firmly pack the cereal mixture into the muffin pans to form cupcakes.
  • Let cool.
  • Remove from pan and decorate as desired.
  • Enjoy!
  • **DecoratingTip: Divide frosting up and add different food coloring to each portion to make it even more colorful**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 55.9, Carbohydrate 23, Sugar 19.1, Protein 0.2

JOEY'S MINI CUPCAKES



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My husband loves to bake these every year. He often adds mint chocolate chips for the holidays.

Provided by Teena Malina

Categories     Chocolate Cupcakes

Time 1h

Yield 44

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
⅛ teaspoon salt
16 ounces miniature chocolate chips
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 44 miniature muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, egg, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until filling is smooth; fold in chocolate chips.
  • Sift flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Beat water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract into flour mixture until batter is evenly mixed. Fill muffin cups 1/3-full with batter; top each with about 1 teaspoon cream cheese filling. Sprinkle cupcakes with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the sides of a cupcake come out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 79.8 mg, Sugar 13 g

MINIATURE CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKES



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I've found that people who normally won't eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans for baking creates fun, single-serving cakes. -Libby Over, Phillipsburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup light molasses
1/4 cup water
1 package (15 ounces) raisins
1 pound candied fruit, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine molasses and water; add raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in candied fruit and vanilla. Cool., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 eggs at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add fruit mixture, mixing well. Fold in nuts., Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups almost full. Bake at 325° for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit: This will give your cupcakes the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the cupcakes tough.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Be creative with your frosting: You can use any type of frosting you like, or even make your own.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with your favorite toppings: This could include sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Fruity mini cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of cupcakes that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give fruity mini cupcakes a try.

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