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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes That Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes, featuring a zesty lemon base topped with creamy raspberry frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if desired
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt can be a great substitute
  • 0.5 cup Milk whole or low-fat
  • 1 cup Fresh raspberries toss in flour before folding into the batter
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup Raspberry puree
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.
  3. Beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy, then add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in sour cream and milk, then fold in dry ingredients and fresh raspberries.
  5. Spoon batter into prepared liners and bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat softened butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, raspberry puree, lemon juice, and salt for the frosting.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsification. Toss raspberries in flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking.

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