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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of raspberry. These charming cupcakes feature a moist lemon base stuffed with luscious raspberry jam and creamy lemon curd, then topped with fluffy frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries. Ideal for any gathering, whether it’s a casual brunch or a special celebration, these cupcakes will leave your guests in awe of their vibrant flavors and elegant presentation. With easy-to-follow instructions, bakers of all skill levels can create this stunning treat that’s sure to impress!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup raspberry jam
  • ½ cup lemon curd
  • For frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool completely before filling centers with equal parts raspberry jam and lemon curd.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Frost each cupcake generously and garnish with fresh raspberries.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using lime curd or mixing in some shredded coconut into the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.