Description
These Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes combine the tartness of fresh raspberries and zesty lemon with a moist, buttery cake base, topped with a smooth and tangy lemon frosting. Perfect for a bright, fruity dessert or a cheerful celebration treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup raspberries, mashed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners to ensure the cupcakes don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine all the dry elements evenly.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, large egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, mashed raspberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined without overmixing to keep the batter light.
- Fill and bake: Evenly divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare frosting: Beat the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and softened butter together until smooth and creamy, creating a tangy lemon frosting.
- Frost and serve: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lemon frosting evenly and serve immediately or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother batter.
- Fresh raspberries provide the best flavor, but you can use frozen if fresh are unavailable—just thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid dense cupcakes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For extra zestiness, add a bit more lemon zest to the batter or frosting according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
