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Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes are a refreshing and delightful treat that beautifully melds the tartness of fresh raspberries with zesty lemon flavors. These light and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a creamy lemon frosting, making them the perfect dessert for birthdays, celebrations, or a sweet indulgence on any day. Their vibrant flavor and stunning presentation will impress your family and friends, ensuring they’re a hit at any occasion.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Fresh raspberries
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Gently fold in fresh raspberries and lemon zest.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar along with lemon juice and zest until smooth.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and garnish with fresh raspberries and additional lemon zest.
  • Author: Adriana
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and fluffy. Consider using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.