Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes Recipe
These Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes combine zesty lemon and sweet raspberry flavors in a moist cupcake base, topped with a creamy buttery frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries—perfect for any celebration or treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcakes
- 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
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake cupcakes: Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Fill cupcakes: Once cooled, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill the cavity with half raspberry jam and half lemon curd. Replace the top piece to seal.
- Prepare frosting: For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and enough cream to achieve the desired consistency. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost and garnish: Pipe or spread frosting onto each cupcake and garnish with a fresh raspberry on top.
Notes
- Be sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before filling and frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust the amount of cream or milk in the frosting to reach your preferred consistency.
- Use fresh raspberries for best garnish presentation.
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