Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes
Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that beautifully blends sweet and tart flavors, making them an absolute must-try. These moist lemon cupcakes are filled with a luscious mix of raspberry jam and creamy lemon curd, then topped with fluffy frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries. Their vibrant colors make them perfect for any celebration, from birthday parties to elegant brunches. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, you’ll find these cupcakes easy to make and impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup raspberry jam or preserves
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Remove a small section from the center of each cupcake and fill with raspberry jam and lemon curd before replacing the top piece.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract and cream to achieve desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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