Blue Raspberry Swirled Cupcakes are bright, fun, and full of fruity flavor. Made with a blue raspberry cake base and finished with a beautifully piped swirl of blue and white frosting, these cupcakes are as gorgeous as they are delicious. A fresh raspberry baked inside each cupcake adds a sweet, tart surprise that pairs perfectly with the colorful frosting on top.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll love this recipe because it’s easy, eye-catching, and full of nostalgic blue raspberry flavor. Each cupcake is fluffy and moist thanks to the boxed cake mix, but elevated by the addition of fresh raspberries and a two-color frosting swirl. They’re ideal for birthday parties, baby showers, themed celebrations, and anytime you want a dessert that is guaranteed to impress.

Blue Raspberry Swirled Cupcakes

Blue Raspberry Swirled Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves bold colors, fruity flavors, and stunning presentation. Using a blue raspberry cake mix gives the cupcakes their signature vibrant shade and tangy sweetness, making them perfect for celebrations where you want a pop of color.

The combination of blue raspberry cake with fresh raspberries creates a delightful flavor contrast. The fresh berries add natural tartness and juiciness that balance out the bright, sweet cake mix. Baking one raspberry inside each cupcake gives every bite a fruity burst.

These cupcakes are designed not only to taste amazing but also to stand out visually. The blue and white swirled frosting is incredibly easy to create but looks like a bakery-level design. Using piping bags with star tips gives the frosting height, texture, and a professional finish.

Because the recipe uses a boxed mix, it’s quick and dependable, making it beginner-friendly while still offering impressive results. The mix bakes into tender, fluffy cupcakes every time, and the vibrant color remains bright even after baking.

The frosting swirl is what truly elevates these cupcakes. By piping blue frosting around the edges and topping it with a swirl of white frosting, each cupcake gets a dimensional, multi-color effect that resembles cotton candy, ocean waves, or a magical dessert from a fantasy theme.

These cupcakes are perfect for kids’ parties, gender reveals, pool parties, or any playful celebration. Their bright colors make them photograph beautifully, which is ideal for social media posts, dessert tables, or themed events.

Blue raspberry flavor is nostalgic for many—recalling slushies, popsicles, candies, and summer treats. These cupcakes bring that same nostalgic joy but with a more refined texture and presentation.

Each cupcake is topped with a single fresh raspberry, adding a pop of natural red color that contrasts beautifully with the blue and white frosting. It completes the look, making each cupcake feel polished and complete.

Because the recipe yields 24 cupcakes, it’s a great choice for events where you need a large batch without spending hours in the kitchen. The ingredients are simple and easy to find, yet the final result feels special and creative.

Whether you’re serving these at a themed party, giving them as a gift, or making them just for fun, Blue Raspberry Swirled Cupcakes are guaranteed to bring smiles. They’re whimsical, delicious, and perfect for any moment that deserves a sweet splash of color.

Servings & Time

Servings: 24 cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 19–23 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

• 1 package Pillsbury® Moist Supreme® Blue Raspberry Flavored Premium Cake Mix

• 1 1/4 cups water

• 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil

• 4 large egg whites

• 48 fresh red raspberries, divided

For Decorating

• 1 container Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Classic White Frosting

• 1 container Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Blue Raspberry Flavored Frosting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

2. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions using water, oil, and egg whites.

3. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

4. Press one fresh raspberry into the center of each cupcake.

5. Bake for 19–23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes.

7. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely.

8. Fit a piping bag with a medium star tip and fill with blue frosting.

9. Fit a second piping bag with a medium star tip and fill with white frosting.

10. Pipe blue frosting around the outer edge of each cupcake in a circular pattern.

11. Pipe white frosting starting near the outer edge and moving toward the center to create a swirl.

12. Top each cupcake with one fresh raspberry.

Tips

Ingredient Substitutions

• Use vanilla frosting tinted with gel food color if you can’t find blue raspberry flavor.

• Substitute frozen raspberries (unthawed) for the fresh ones.

• Use canola oil instead of vegetable oil if needed.

Make-Ahead & Storage

• Store frosted cupcakes in the fridge up to 3 days.

• Unfrosted cupcakes freeze up to 2 months.

• Frosting can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated.

Serving Variations

• Add edible glitter for a magical, galaxy-like effect.

• Pipe frosting in a two-color bag for a true swirl.

• Add raspberry jam filling to the center before baking for extra fruitiness.

Avoid Common Mistakes

• Don’t overfill liners; stick to 2/3 full for best domes.

• Make sure cupcakes are fully cool before piping frosting.

• Press raspberries gently to avoid sinking too deep.