Description
Raspberry lemon heaven cupcakes blend tangy citrus with sweet berry bliss in a perfectly balanced dessert. Light crumb and silky frosting promise a delightful escape you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125 grams) fresh raspberries
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange paper liners inside the cupcake tin.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring thorough blending with a whisk.
- Create a separate mixture by whipping butter until silky and pale. Incorporate eggs individually, then integrate buttermilk, vanilla essence, citrus zest, and tangy juice.
- Carefully introduce dry components into the liquid mixture, stirring until achieving a uniform consistency. Delicately incorporate fresh raspberries using gentle folding techniques.
- Distribute batter uniformly across cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Transfer tin to preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a testing skewer emerges pristine when inserted into the center.
- Remove cupcakes and allow complete cooling on a wire rack before adorning with zesty lemon buttercream or fluffy whipped cream.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, evenly mixed batter and optimal rising during baking.
- Gently fold raspberries into the batter to prevent crushing, maintaining their delicate texture and preventing color bleeding.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Consider adding a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of raspberry coulis for an extra burst of flavor and elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg