Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes, where the zesty brightness of lemon meets the sweet juiciness of raspberries. These cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to afternoon teas. With a luscious filling of raspberry jam and lemon curd, these treats are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. The fluffy frosting and fresh raspberry garnish elevate each cupcake into a gourmet dessert experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into liners, filling two-thirds full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake with raspberry jam and lemon curd.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cream until fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Experiment with toppings like graham cracker crumbs or additional lemon zest.