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Homemade passionfruit cupcakes recipe on a white kitchen counter with rustic frosting and passionfruit pulp garnish.

Passionfruit Cupcakes Recipe

Moist and tangy tropical cupcakes made with fresh passionfruit pulp and silky buttercream. Perfect for summer parties and special occasions.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fusion, Tropical
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin Standard size
  • 1 Stand mixer / hand mixer For creaming butter & sugar
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer To remove seeds from pulp
  • 1 Digital kitchen scale For precise measurements
  • 2 Wire cooling racks Prevents soggy bottoms
  • 1 Mixing bowls Large, medium, small
  • 1 Wooden spoon (alt) Budget-friendly option
  • 1 Offset spatula (opt.) For smooth frosting
  • 1 Piping bag + tips (opt.) Bakery-style decoration

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour Provides structure & tender crumb
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Balances tartness
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ½ cup Fresh passionfruit pulp Strained, seeds removed
  • ⅓ cup Whole milk Can sub coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder For rise
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Amplifies flavor

Buttercream

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Adds sweetness & structure
  • ⅓ cup Fresh passionfruit pulp Strained
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream Creamy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor balance

Instructions

  • Preheat oven.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Gently fold in passionfruit pulp.
  • Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cupcakes completely on wire racks (about 45 minutes).
  • Frost with passionfruit buttercream using a spatula or piping bag.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.2mg