Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes (Printable Version)

Light, fluffy treats filled with fresh raspberries and lemon, topped with zesty lemon cream frosting for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

→ Cupcake Base

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup milk
09 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
10 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Lemon Cream Frosting

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 tbsp lemon juice

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh raspberries
14 - Lemon zest

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in raspberries and lemon zest.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
06 - To prepare the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until smooth and fluffy.
07 - Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lemon cream frosting. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.

# Notes:

01 - These light and fluffy Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes combine the tangy flavor of fresh raspberries with a zesty lemon cream frosting, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
02 - Be sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting for best results.