Ultra-Decadent Loaded Blueberry Shortcake Tin Cakes 🫐✨
Buttery mini shortcakes stuffed with lemon-blueberry compote, layered with vanilla mascarpone whip, and drizzled with honey-lemon glaze – all baked in a muffin tin for perfect individual portions!
Ingredients (Makes 12 showstopper cakes)
Blueberry Shortcakes:
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2¼ cups cake flour (for extra tenderness)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp sea salt
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½ cup freeze-dried blueberries (crushed, for intense flavor)
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¾ cup ice-cold European-style butter, grated
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¾ cup buttermilk (+ 2 tbsp for brushing)
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1 tsp vanilla bean paste
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1 cup wild blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour)
Luxury Fillings:
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Vanilla Mascarpone Whip (1 cup mascarpone + 1 cup heavy cream + ¼ cup powdered sugar + 1 vanilla bean)
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Lemon-Blueberry Compote (1½ cups blueberries + 3 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp lemon zest + 1 tsp cornstarch)
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Candied Lemon Slices (for garnish)
Honey-Lemon Glaze:
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⅓ cup local honey
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp culinary lavender (optional)
Chef’s Technique 🧑🍳
1️⃣ Flavor-Infused Dough:
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Whisk dry ingredients + freeze-dried blueberry powder
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Work in grated butter until mixture resembles coarse sand
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Create a well; pour in buttermilk+vanilla all at once
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Fold just 8 times – leave visible butter streaks!
2️⃣ Layered Baking Magic:
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Press 1 tbsp dough into each muffin cup
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Add 5 fresh blueberries
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Top with another 1 tbsp dough
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Brush with buttermilk + turbinado sugar
3️⃣ Temperature Secrets:
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Start at 425°F (220°C) for 8 mins (high rise)
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Reduce to 375°F (190°C) for 12 mins (even baking)
4️⃣ Artistic Assembly:
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Hollow out centers with a melon baller
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Pipe mascarpone whip spirals
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Spoon warm compote into center wells
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Drizzle with lavender-infused glaze
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Crown with candied lemon slice
Pro Chef Tips 🔥
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For flakiest layers: Freeze grated butter 15 mins before using
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Next-level flavor: Steep buttermilk with vanilla pod overnight
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Texture contrast: Sprinkle with blueberry dust (pulverized freeze-dried berries)
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Make-ahead: Components keep 3 days – assemble before serving
Pair with:
☕ Vanilla bean iced latte
🍸 Blueberry-thyme sparkling lemonade
These aren’t just desserts – they’re edible centerpieces! Perfect for bridal showers, Mother’s Day brunch, or when you want to impress foodie friends. 💫
Want a boozy version? Brush warm cakes with limoncello syrup before filling! 🍋