Description
Culinary magic happens when zesty raspberry lemon cupcakes blend tangy citrus with sweet berry notes. Delicate crumb and bright flavors invite dessert enthusiasts to savor each delightful bite, promising a refreshing twist on classic cupcake perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) heavy cream or milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange paper liners in a cupcake tray.
- Combine flour, leavening agents, and salt in a mixing vessel, then set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until airy and pale, incorporating eggs individually while mixing thoroughly.
- Introduce lemon zest and juice to the butter mixture, then carefully integrate dry ingredients and sour cream in alternating increments.
- Delicately incorporate fresh raspberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until a testing skewer emerges clean when inserted into the center of a cupcake.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and optimal texture.
- Gently fold raspberries into the batter to prevent crushing and maintain their delicate structure.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Freeze fresh raspberries briefly before adding to prevent color bleeding and maintain their shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg