Description
Raspberry lemon heaven cupcakes bring zesty citrus and sweet berry magic to classic dessert lovers. Delicate layers of tangy lemon and luscious raspberry create irresistible moments you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350F (175C). Prepare a muffin pan by lining with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set the dry ingredient mixture aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and increases in volume, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and lemon juice. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Delicately fold lemon zest and whole raspberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing the fruit.
- Portion the batter equally among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each approximately 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and let cupcakes rest in the pan for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cupcakes to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Fold raspberries gently to prevent color bleeding and maintain their delicate texture throughout the batter.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cupcake texture.
- Add fresh lemon zest just before mixing to preserve maximum citrusy flavor and aromatic oils.
- Consider substituting gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg