Description
Delightful Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, topped with creamy raspberry frosting.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups (190 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 g), softened
- Eggs: 2 large
- Whole milk: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Fresh lemon juice: ¼ cup (60 ml)
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh raspberries: 1 cup (150 g), pureed for batter
For the frosting:
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups (240 g)
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 g), softened
- Heavy cream: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Fresh raspberries: for garnish
- Lemon zest: for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the raspberry puree gently.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and raspberry puree until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan, replace eggs with applesauce and butter with vegan alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Summer Dessert