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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes - Easy and Delicious Recipe

Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes – Easy and Delicious Recipe

Description

Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes are a beautiful fusion of tart and sweet, inspired by classic European baking traditions. Imagine biting into a fluffy, lemon-scented cupcake bursting with juicy raspberries, topped with a creamy lemon frosting. This recipe holds a special place in my heart as it reminds me of summer afternoons spent in my grandmother’s kitchen, where the air was always filled with the delightful aroma of freshly baked goods.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

Lemon Cream Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish
  • Lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the raspberries and lemon zest.
  • Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Prepare Frosting: For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  • Decorate: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lemon cream frosting. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.

Equipment

Notes

  • Raspberries: If fresh raspberries are not available, you can use frozen raspberries. Just make sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture.
  • Lemon Zest: Use a microplane grater for the lemon zest to get fine, fragrant shavings that blend seamlessly into the batter.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/raspberry-lemon-heaven-cupcakes-easy-and-delicious-recipe/