Eton Mess has to be my all time favourite dessert especially in the Summer months. It’s the kind of dessert that’s the epitome of Summer for me. Sweet fresh strawberries mixed with crumbled meringue and freshly whipped cream. If that doesn’t sound like the MOST heavenly thing on earth, then I don’t know what does! And as I love being creative and experimenting with new recipes, I thought I would combine my favourite all-time Summer dessert into cupcake form! This is a fun, delicious cupcake recipe that will definitely become a hit once you try it! Enjoy everyone and have a great weekend!
Vanilla Sponge Cupcakes-
150g of unsalted butter, really soft
150g of golden caster sugar
Good splash of pure Vanilla extract (approx. 1 tsp)
3 large free-range eggs, at room temperature
150g of self-raising flour, sifted Enough ice cold water, to loosen mixture- A friend of mine gave me this tip- the water makes the cake lighter!
Vanilla Buttercream-
150g of unsalted butter, softened
300g of icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp of vanilla bean paste
Toppings & decoration-
Crumbled Meringue pieces
Fresh Strawberries
Method-
1. To make the cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C and line a 12 hole cupcake tin with paper cases. Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Then add the eggs and mix through thoroughly. Now fold in the sifted flour and add just enough water to loosen the mixture a little.
2. Distribute the batter between the cupcake cases- I like to use an ice cream scoop, as this way I know all the cupcakes are the same size and will bake evenly. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until nice and risen and a cake tester comes out completely clean. Allow to cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then remove and leave on a wire rack to cool completely.
3. For the buttercream & decoration: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter, icing sugar and vanilla. Starting on low speed, cream together for a few seconds, then turn the speed up to medium and beat the mixture for 5 minutes until light and really creamy and pale in colour. Once the buttercream is ready, fit a piping bag with your favourite nozzle- I went for a large star tip. Then fill the bag with the buttercream. Pipe a nice swirl onto each cupcake, then crumble over a little meringue and finish with a fresh strawberry.
ENJOY!
Another stunning recipe, Jess! You are such a creative cook! I went shopping yesterday to attempt your custard cream fudge (with Oreo). Will let you know how that goes. Off to the kitchen now. x Mel
Thank you Mel! You’re always so kind- and say the nicest things! Really pleased you’re going to try my fudge recipe, adding Oreo’s sounds amazing too! Hope you enjoy the recipe, let me know how it goes! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great weekend! xx
Didn’t make them today as I’ve been having doubts… Here is the dilemma. The fudge is for lil man’s school fair next Sat. I would make regular fudge now and keep it in sealed container no problem for a week but am not sure about yours because if the clotted cream. Do you think I should make it at the last minute and keep in fridge or can I make ahead and keep in airtight container? X
With my fudge, it’s best made at the last minute- I think it’s tastes better than when it’s not been sat around for too long. But you can make it and store in an airtight container for a few days- around 2-3 days if you prefer. Hope that helps! 🙂 xx
Will do 😉
Mmmm, those look mouthwatering! Love all the fresh strawberries. Sponge cake sounds like it would pair lovely with fresh fruit flavors.
Hi! They were so good! The fresh strawberries taste so good with vanilla cupcakes and buttercream! Really happy you like the recipe!
You always introduce me to something new in your posts! I’ve never heard of eton mess but it looks incredible. The meringue pieces are so fun and a neat texture twist! And of course, I’m loving all those fresh strawberries! 🙂
Hi Mary Frances! Really pleased my posts give you new recipe ideas! These cupcakes were amazingly good- the meringue brings a lovely crunch and the buttercream is super light and fluffy. Aren’t fresh strawberries so good?! 🙂
They sound/ look perfect!
Thanks Sophie!
LOVE IT!! Eton Mess is so wonderful and what a great idea in cupcake form!! Looks so beautiful and totally delicious.
Hi Suzanne! Eton Mess has to be my favourite dessert ever! I thought it was just a little bit of fun to combine this amazing dessert into cupcake form- and it worked really well! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Very pretty looking cupcakes
Thank you Julie!
These look good, Jess! I want to eat them all right now! I love the touch of meringue on the cupcakes – it looks fun and I bet it tastes great. Such colorful and lovely photos, too!
Thank you Ngan! They were so good- I could’ve devoured quite a few in one go! The meringue brings an amazing crunch and works really well with the fresh strawberries and other flavours. Really pleased you like the recipe and pics! Have a great weekend!
Enjoy the recipe! 🙂
These are gorgeous cupcakes! I love that strawberries are coming into season!
Thanks Dorothy! Isn’t it great that fresh strawberries are now in season, definitely looking forward to creating lots more recipes!
Vanilla sponge cupcakes! What a lovely idea! So light and refreshing! These look great Jess!
Thanks Lori! Really pleased you like the recipe! But these are vanilla sponge cupcakes with a twist- the meringue brings a lovely crunch and the strawberries bring a lovely freshness!
I like the twist! Yum!
I don’t think I’ve had Eaton Mess Cupcakes before, but I would love to try this! Besides, nothing can go wrong with cupcakes, right? Everything here looks really good and party goers will love these yummy treats of yours! Also, I love the idea of the crumbled meringue pieces. I love meringue!! <3
Thanks for bringing these! Have a wonderful weekend and happy Fiesta Friday! 😉
Hi Jhuls! You need to try these cupcakes ASAP and some Eton Mess too- you’ll love both recipes so much! Cupcakes are always great- so many different flavours and combinations! The meringue was a really lovely addition to the cakes! My pleasure sharing the recipe, really pleased you like it! Have a great weekend! 🙂 xx
I will let you know if I make these yummy cupcakes. 😉 I had a lovely weekend – thanks! Hope you have a fab week!
Brilliant! Glad to hear- have a great week too! 🙂
These are just gorgeous!! I love all things strawberry right now!! Beautiful job!
Thanks Renee! Strawberries always make the best recipes!
They look delicious, I love Eton mess it always makes me think of summer as do strawberries.
Thanks Laura! It really is the best Summer dessert- really happy you like the recipe! Have a great weekend!
Ahhh, Eaton Mess Cupcakes…you are a genius! 😉 Sounds heavenly…
Hi Bonnie! Really happy you like the recipe! And, yeah they were pretty heavenly! 🙂
Breathtaking!
Thank you 🙂
These look lovely,but you cannot beat home-made meringue! Eton mess has to be my favourite summer dessert too, and these cupcakes look so tempting! L x
Thank you Lynsey Jade! You’re so right, homemade meringue really is the best- but shop-bought is always great when you don’t have any time to make your own like me. Eton Mess is one of the best Summer desserts- they were really tasty! Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend! 🙂 xx
I am dying to give these a try! They are so gorgeous… and delicious looking!
Thanks Gloria! They were really good- very addictive too!
Oh my, did you just combine two of my favourite sweets ever? 😮 Divine!
Thank you Lorraine! Cupcakes + Eton Mess = HEAVEN! Definitely the best dessert ever, really pleased you like the recipe, thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! 🙂 xx
These cupcakes look so cute…and delicious…like the meringue on the topping.
Have a great weekend Jess 😀
Hi Julianna! Really happy you like the recipe! The meringue was really lovely, bought a different dimension and texture to the cupcake. Have a great weekend too! 🙂
These cupcakes are gorgeous! I have never seen such beautiful strawberries before 🙂
Thank you Cathleen! The strawberries were so sweet and delicious! Really happy you like the recipe, thanks for stopping by! 🙂
These cupcakes are so pretty! I love Eton mess so this is the perfect cupcake flavour in my eyes 🙂 And who can go past strawberries 🙂
Thanks Lilli! Eton Mess has to be the best dessert ever, right?! Strawberries really are the best fruit- definitely remind me of the Summer when I eat them! Hope you’re having a great weekend! 🙂
I’ve never tried Eton mess, but I have tried and loved pavlova. If these cupcakes are anything like that, I need to make them ASAP! Great idea!
Hi Chaya! You’d love Eton Mess- strawberries mixed with freshly whipped cream and crumbled meringue- what’s not to like?! You’ll love the recipe, hope you enjoy!
Jess, you come up with some wonderful ideas! I’m sure this would be a huge hit at any party you took them to this summer! 🙂
Hi Helen! You’re always so kind- I’d been planning this recipe since last Summer! I’m actually these for a stall next weekend, so fingers crossed they’ll go down well!! Hope your move is going well- have a great weekend! 🙂
Hi Jess – thank you so much for bringing these creative, adorable and utterly delicious cupcakes to Angie’s Fiesta Friday #15. What a fabulous idea to combine cupcakes with Eton Mess – you are very clever indeed!! Well, these will not last long around here – everyone is raving about them! Enjoy the party!!
Thanks Selma! My pleasure, sharing the recipe! Eton Mess cupcakes really taste amazing- they didn’t last long in our house! 🙂
Another recipe amazing Jess! It looks fantastic! This seems parfait for a garden party. It’s a great idea! Have a nice sunday 🙂
Thanks Eva! I’ll definitely be making these for Summer parties in the garden this year- they taste so good! Have a great Sunday too! 🙂
Yum! These cupcakes look delicious and beautiful! Too pretty to eat… 😉
Thank you My Linh! I was really happy how they turned out, very simple design! But they did taste really amazing! 🙂
mmmm I just love Eton Mess – these cupcakes look divine, will definitely be trying these out over the summer 🙂 I made an Eton Mess Cheesecake last weekend and you can see it here 🙂 http://helenasbistro.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/eton-mess-cheesecake/ Helena x
Wow, that cheesecake looks amazing Helena! Definitely going to make that in the Summer- would make a brilliant dessert for a garden party! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Jess! You are such a creative baker. I love the idea of crumbled meringue!
Thanks Shiran! You’re so kind! They tasted really good! 🙂
Gorgeous Jess!! So nice we can get some decent strawberries now 🙂
Thanks Jo- it’s great, love fresh strawberries, nothing beats them! 🙂
These look so yummy! I’m a huge fan of Eton Mess too – I tried to make eton mess cupcakes last summer but it was my first time making meringue from scratch and they came out so perfect I couldn’t bring myself to crumble them up haha! I did end up with some rather yummy pavlova cupcakes instead! Your recipe looks divine though, I will definitely have to try it soon x
Wow, your cheesecake looks amazing! Definitely going yo give that so go ready for the Summer! Really pleased you like the cupcakes! 🙂
Wow, your cheesecake looks amazing! Definitely going to give that so go ready for the Summer! Really pleased you like the cupcakes! 🙂
I’ve never had Eton Mess, Jessica! It sounds fabulous and these cupcakes of yours look so tasty. Strawberry and sponge cake are a perfect combo. 🙂
Hi Patty! You need to try Eton mess soon- couldn’t be easier to make, and it’s the perfect recipe for a Summer dinner party dessert! The cupcake are just a fun twist on this classic- so I’m really happy you like the recipe! 🙂
Beautiful pictures Jessica! Those cupcakes look really yummy!
Hi Margherita! They tasted really amazing- thank you for your kind words!
Yummy!!! I love the pictures, so nice!! 🙂
Thanks Serena! Really pleased you like the recipe and my pics! 🙂
You are very welcome! 🙂
I’ll be honest…I don’t think I’ve ever heard of Eton Mess before. But it sounds incredible! The crumbled meringue is truly drool-worthy!!
Thanks so much David! Can’t believe you’ve never heard or tried Eton Mess! You’re missing out- it’s so good and makes the perfect dessert for a Summer garden party or BBQ. The meringue really was the best part for me!
Definitely, in a cupcakey world, these would be the MOST heavenly thing on earth! And in this one too 😉
Awesome recipe, Jess. Enjoy your summer!
Besos
Gracias Rosa! You’re so kind- your lovely words always make my day! I know for definite that you’d love these cupcakes! Definitely looking forward to the Summer even more now! 🙂
Besos xx
Jessica, these cupcakes look so delicious! I’ve never had Eton Mess, but I’ve seen it, and it always looks so good. I love that you made it into a cupcake that’s just perfect for spring/summer!
Thanks Marcie! Really happy you like the recipe! You definitely need to try Eton Mess soon- it’s possibly the best dessert ever!
These look lovely! That buttercream frosting looks fantastic!
Thank you!! The buttercream is my favourite, it’s just like lightly whipped cream and very indulgent!
Seriously drool worthy!
Thank you Pam! They were really good!
These cupcakes are seriously so stunning! I think I am in love!
Thank you Jocelyn! Really happy you like the recipe- thanks for the kind words!
What a brilliant idea! I will definitely have to try these out this summer!
Great! Really hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Such pretty cupcakes. Too pretty to eat. :)<3
Thank you Sadia! 🙂 x
Eton mess is a wonderful summer dessert! Such a fun idea to turn them into cupcakes.
Thanks Erin! Really pleased you like the recipe! 🙂
Look at those gorgeous strawberries! What a fabulous way to feature them this spring!
Thanks Eva!
Yum, I love a good summery cupcake 🙂 Those strawberries are so cute, they look like they were just picked from the garden. My strawberries haven’t even started to flower yet 🙁
Thank you Denise! I wish I’d just picked them from my garden- but we’re actually growing our own strawberries this year. So fingers crossed, hopefully I’ll have lots of fresh hone grown strawberries to blog about! 🙂
Such a great summer cupcake! I love that strawberries are finally starting to get good again by me – I can’t stop buying them! haha
Thanks Ashley! Strawberries are my favourite summer fruit- definitely planning lots more recipes with fresh strawberries.
Wow – this does sound heavenly! I love it – and the pictures are gorgeous!
Thank you Kristi! Heavenly is definitely the best word to describe these cupcakes! Really happy you like the recipe and my pics!
These cupcakes look heavenly. I’m always a lover of cream & strawberries. With the meringue/Eton mess style, doubly so!
Thanks Alice! They were pretty heavenly! Really happy you like the recipe, hope you’re having a great week! 🙂
These cupcakes are so so pretty! 🙂
Thank you Tina 🙂
This is such a brilliant idea for a cupcake flavor! I love the crumbled meringues, and those gorgeous strawberries. Pinning!
Thank you Allie! Really pleased you like the recipe! 🙂
So creative, beautiful and gorgeous.
Thanks Kathy!