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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes Recipe

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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes offer a burst of citrus and berry goodness with a moist, lemon-flavored base and fresh raspberries, topped with a luscious lemon buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • For the Cupcakes:
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Zest of 2 lemons
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
  • For the Lemon Buttercream Frosting:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
    • Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and beat until smooth. Add heavy cream if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is fully softened for the smoothest frosting.
  • If your raspberries are particularly juicy, lightly dust them with flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking.
  • Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more or less heavy cream.

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