Description
These Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes are a delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet raspberry flavors, topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for any special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Zest of 1 lemon
Filling and Frosting:
- ½ cup raspberry jam or preserves
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Spoon the batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Fill Cupcakes: Remove a section from each cupcake, fill with raspberry jam and lemon curd, then replace the top.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust consistency with cream.
- Frost Cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting on each cupcake and garnish with a raspberry.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the cupcake batter.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes, Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Lemon Cupcake Recipe
