Description
These Raspberry Lemon Delight Cupcakes are the ultimate summer treat. With a moist lemon cake base and a sweet-tart raspberry lemon frosting, each bite bursts with fresh citrus and berry flavor. Perfect for brunches, picnics, and parties, these cupcakes look stunning and taste even better.
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter:
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1½ tsp (6g) baking powder
¼ tsp (1.5g) salt
¾ cup (180ml) lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 cup (123g) fresh raspberries
Raspberry Lemon Frosting:
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
Optional: mashed fresh raspberries for color and taste
Optional Garnish:
Fresh raspberries
Extra lemon zest
Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
Make the Batter: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in raspberries.
Bake: Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling ⅔–¾ full. Bake for 14–18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Make the Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until fluffy. Fold in mashed raspberries if desired.
Frost and Decorate: Frost cooled cupcakes with a piping bag or spatula. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest. Chill slightly before serving if desired.
Notes
Frozen raspberries can be used—just thaw and drain well.
For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Chill frosted cupcakes before serving to firm up the buttercream.
Add mashed raspberries to the frosting for a natural pink color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: raspberry lemon cupcakes, summer dessert, lemon raspberry frosting, berry cupcakes, fruity cupcakes