Description
Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes are a delightful treat that will brighten your day. These light and fluffy cupcakes feature a zesty lemon base swirled with sweet raspberries, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for birthdays, summer picnics, or just because, these visually stunning delights are sure to impress everyone at your next gathering. Easy to prepare and fun to make, these cupcakes bring out the baker in you!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, then add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in raspberries into half the batter.
- Spoon plain and raspberry batter into liners, swirling lightly with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with creamy lemon frosting made from powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice, and zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg