Description
Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert for any gathering, combining fluffy cupcakes with a luscious lemon frosting and vibrant raspberry sauce. Each bite delivers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or just a sweet treat at home, these visually stunning cupcakes are sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in raspberries.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and lemon juice to achieve desired consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg