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Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Delicious Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes combining vibrant lemon flavors with sweet raspberries, topped with creamy frosting for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Buttercream Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries mashed
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the cupcake pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. Incorporate the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake until golden brown.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. For the buttercream, beat the softened butter and then gradually add the powdered sugar.
  2. Mix in the mashed raspberries, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the raspberry buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different flours or fruits for variety.

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