Description
Heavenly raspberry lemon cupcakes blend zesty citrus with sweet berry notes in a delightful dessert. Creamy frosting and fresh ingredients create a perfect balance that will enchant dessert enthusiasts with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350°F and positioning cupcake liners inside a muffin tin.
- Combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – in a mixing vessel, whisking thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution.
- In a separate container, transform butter and sugar into a light, airy mixture through vigorous creaming. Introduce eggs individually, blending after each addition.
- Incorporate aromatic lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and fragrant vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until harmoniously integrated.
- Gradually merge the dry ingredient mixture with the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix delicately to prevent over-working the batter, stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Tenderly introduce fresh raspberries into the batter, gently folding to distribute without crushing the delicate fruit.
- Allocate the batter into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge clean when the cupcakes are perfectly baked.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely before embellishing with lemon glaze or preferred frosting.
Notes
- Prevent Raspberries from Sinking by lightly coating them in flour before folding into the batter, which helps distribute them evenly throughout the cupcakes.
- Enhance Zesty Flavor by using fresh lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice for more vibrant and intense citrus notes.
- Create Gluten-Free Option by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, ensuring the texture remains tender and light.
- Achieve Perfect Moisture by not overmixing the batter, which can lead to dense and tough cupcakes, and always check doneness with a toothpick test.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg