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Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Delicious Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes are a perfect sweet treat combining zesty lemon and tart raspberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cups fresh raspberries lightly mashed
Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon milk optional for consistency

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the lightly mashed raspberries.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
  1. For the frosting, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together.
  2. Add lemon juice and zest to the frosting, mixing until smooth.
  3. If needed, add milk for consistency.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to switch out fresh raspberries for blueberries or strawberries or try adding cream cheese to the frosting for a unique twist.

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