15 Healthy Berry and Fresh Fruit Cupcake Recipes For The Summer

If you’re looking for a way to stay refreshed and delighted through the warm summer months, a delicious dessert might just be the ticket.

For those who love hosting summer tea parties and outdoor gatherings, choosing the right seasonal finger foods is crucial. Look no further, as I’ve compiled 15 healthy fruit delicious cupcake recipes that are perfect for summer. 

These light, fruity treats with fresh berries are sure to add a burst of freshness to your festivities!

You can use mixer, toothpicks, liners, whisks, or you can do without it!

Berry and Fresh Fruit Cupcake Recipes

15. Amazing No Bake Banana Vanilla Cupcakes with Salted Caramel

If you have some leftover salted caramel from a recent dessert adventure, like the No Bake Cheesecake I whipped up last weekend, here’s a delightful way to use it up.

Since everyone enjoys cupcakes, and the combination of bananas and chocolate is always a hit, why not blend these favorites into delicious decorated salted caramel banana cupcakes?

This recipe is not only quick, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, but it’s also budget-friendly. Chances are, you already have most of the ingredients on hand, including those overripe bananas that are perfect for baking.

Cool completely up to room temperature  and serve.

Let’s get started and create some mouthwatering muffins that are sure to please!

Banana Vanilla Cupcakes with Salted Caramel

14. The Best Fruit Cupcakes With Spiced Vanilla Buttercream for Any Time

These fruit cupcakes adorned with spiced vanilla buttercream carry festive notes, featuring raisins, currants, and warm spices that evoke a sense of celebration.

They boast a light and fluffy texture, topped with smooth vanilla buttercream accented by cinnamon and allspice.

While they could easily be dubbed Christmas cupcakes, their charm isn’t limited to just one season. They’re a delightful treat for fall or really any time of year.

I’ve tweaked my go-to vanilla cupcake and buttercream recipe by incorporating currants and raisins in just the right amount to ensure they don’t overwhelm the delicate balance of flavors.

I considered giving these cupcakes an adventurous twist by soaking the raisins and currants in brandy for a few days.

Soaking the fruit allows it to fully absorb the brandy, much like I did with my rum raisin ice cream, which significantly enhanced its flavor.

Adding brandy-soaked fruit would lend a deliciously boozy dimension to these cupcakes, making them even more irresistible.

The Best Fruit Cupcakes With Spiced Vanilla Buttercream

13. Healthy Fresh Fruit Salad Cupcakes Recipe

These Fruit Salad Cupcakes are a visual delight and taste just as amazing! They’re ideal for summer garden parties and afternoon tea. And with a topping of fresh fruit, they almost fall into the category of a healthy treat, right?

I have a collection of fun and easy Cupcake Recipes for Parties that you’ll definitely want to explore. Be sure to check these out after reading this one!

While many cupcakes are often adorned with sugary sprinkles and lavish toppings—and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that—sometimes you might prefer something a bit lighter.

These fruit salad cupcakes are the perfect option for those moments. If it’s your first time incorporating fresh fruit into cupcakes, you’re in for a delightful surprise.

You get the best of both worlds: a fluffy, delectable cupcake paired with the natural sweetness and vibrant flavors of fresh fruit.

This recipe is particularly great for summer with the inclusion of strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and mangoes. However, you can easily adapt it for other seasons too.

For fall, consider toppings like apples, pears, and blackberries; and in winter, enhance them with clementines, tangerines, and pomegranate for a festive twist.

Fruit Salad Cupcakes Recipe

12. Gorgeous and Yummy Mini Cheesecake Berry Cupcakes

These mini cheesecake cupcakes break away from the traditional cupcake mold, and that’s exactly what makes them so spectacular.

Their unique and striking appearance is sure to catch the eye at any gathering.

To start, you’ll prepare the base of each cupcake with a mixture of graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar, crafting a mini pie crust that’s perfectly crunchy.

Above that, you’ll add a layer of creamy, sweet, and tangy cheesecake. This is made from a blend of cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, creating a rich and indulgent filling.

For the finishing touch, choose between homemade strawberry sauce or caramel sauce, depending on your preference. Add a half strawberry on top of each cupcake for a beautiful and delicious final flourish.

These mini cheesecake cupcakes are not just a treat for the taste buds but a feast for the eyes as well.

Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes

11. Keto Strawberry Cupcakes (Gluten-free, Sugar-free)

I’ve been fine-tuning this recipe recently to celebrate strawberry season here in Japan. These low-carb cupcakes incorporate fresh strawberries both in the batter and in the mascarpone frosting.

Despite being sugar-free, they maintain the soft, crumbly, and sweet characteristics of traditional cupcakes. They were such a hit at work that no one could tell they were sugar-free, and they disappeared almost as soon as I brought them in!

Keto Strawberry Cupcakes

10. Vegan Lemon Cupcakes New Recipe

Experience the zest and zeal of these Vegan Lemon Cupcakes, brimming with vibrant flavors. Each cupcake offers a spongy and creamy texture, decadently infused with fresh lemon.

Crown them with a vegan lemon buttercream frosting for a touch of elegance in both taste and presentation.

Vegan Lemon Cupcakes

Fruit Cupcake Recipes

9. Homemade Fruit-filled Apple Oatmeal Pupcakes

Treat your furry friend to these delightful homemade pupcakes! Crafted with nutritious ingredients like apple, applesauce, banana, and oatmeal, these pupcakes are not only delicious but also a healthy snack for your dog.

Homemade Apple Oatmeal Pupcakes

8. Easy to Make Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

Whip up these Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes easily from scratch, using fresh lemons and strawberries. Light and fluffy, each cupcake is topped with a scrumptious strawberry buttercream, making them a hit for any occasion!

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

7. Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes with Citrus Flavor

Enjoy the light, airy texture of these Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes, bursting with a zesty citrus flavor and enhanced with the crunch of poppy seeds.

A topping of lemon buttercream frosting adds the perfect balance of tart and sweet, creating an irresistibly refreshing treat.

Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes

Berry and Fresh Fruit Cupcake Recipes

6. Light and Fluffy Fresh Strawberry Birthday Cupcakes

Following up on my recent fresh strawberry buttercream recipe, I’m excited to share these equally delightful fresh strawberry cupcakes.

Designed to complement one another, this cupcake recipe boasts a light and fluffy texture with a sponge-like consistency, making it the perfect canvas for incorporating fresh strawberries both within the cake and atop it in the buttercream.

Inspired by the airy sponge cake from the Milk Bar birthday cake, these cupcakes are sure to impress.

Light and Fluffy Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

5. Strawberries and Cream Vanila Cupcakes

Celebrate spring with these Strawberries and Cream Vanilla Cupcakes, truly a treat like no other!

These moist vanilla cupcakes are filled with a delicious strawberry sauce and adorned with a luxurious whipped cream frosting topped with fresh strawberries.

This recipe captures the essence of spring with its creamy, moist texture, and rich strawberry flavor, striking a perfect balance in sweetness.

Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes

4. Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting – Perfect Spring Dessert!

Embrace the essence of spring with these delightful Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes.

Featuring a moist lemon-flavored base and a core of homemade raspberry jam, these cupcakes are beautifully crowned with a light mascarpone frosting. They make an exquisite treat that perfectly captures the freshness of the season.

Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting

3. Simple Vegan Raspberry Cupcakes

These vegan raspberry cupcakes are straightforward yet bursting with flavor. They boast a fluffy vanilla cake base and are topped with a creamy raspberry buttercream that’s rich in raspberry essence.

The lovely pink hue and a surprising raspberry center make these cupcakes irresistibly charming for any occasion.

Vegan Raspberry Cupcakes

2. Lemony Snicket Cupcakes (Vegan)

When preparing these Lemony Snicket vegan cupcakes, I prioritize using organic ingredients, particularly those essential for maintaining the vegan integrity of the dish.

I understand that not everyone can afford to buy entirely organic, so I recommend organic options specifically for components where it impacts the vegan quality of the recipe.

Lemony Snicket Cupcakes

1. Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting for Summer Celebration

Perfect for any spring or summer event, my birthday cupcakes are a festive delight. These fluffy yellow cupcakes are topped with a luscious fresh strawberry cream cheese buttercream, making them a joyful highlight at any celebration.

Birthday Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting

 

Fruit Cupcake Recipes

 

15 Best Summer Fruit Cupcakes

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Sweeten your summer with 15 fresh fruit and berry cupcake recipes, perfect for warm-weather treats.

Ingredients

  • Banana Vanilla Cupcakes with Salted Caramel
  • Orange Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Keto Strawberry Cupcakes
  • Vegan Lemon Cupcakes
  • Homemade Apple Oatmeal Pupcakes
  • Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes
  • Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes
  • Light and Fluffy Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
  • Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes
  • Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
  • Vegan Raspberry Cupcakes
  • Lemony Snicket Cupcakes
  • Birthday Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting

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