Zootopia Nighthowler Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

Blueberry 'Nighthowler' Serum

• 3 cups frozen wild blueberries (15-ounce package)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Vanilla Cupcakes

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup warm water

White Chocolate Buttercream

• 3 sticks unsalted butter (softened)
• 10 ounces white chocolate (melted and cooled)
• 3 cups confectioners sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Instructions

Blueberry 'Nighthowler' Serum

1. Combine frozen blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens (about 15-20 minutes).
3. Let cool completely before using as filling.

Vanilla Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Stir in warm water until batter is thin.
5. Fill cupcake liners halfway. Spoon a small amount of blueberry serum into each. Top with remaining batter.
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before frosting.

White Chocolate Buttercream

1. Beat softened butter until creamy.
2. Add melted and cooled white chocolate, beating until well combined.
3. Gradually add confectioners sugar and vanilla bean paste.
4. Beat until light and fluffy.
5. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the buttercream.