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Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Lemon zest twists

Method
 

Prepare Cupcake Batter
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  7. Gently fold in fresh raspberries, being careful not to break them.
  8. Scoop batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake Cupcakes
  1. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until fully combined and fluffy.
  3. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Assemble and Garnish
  1. Once cupcakes have cooled completely, pipe or spread frosting generously on each cupcake.
  2. Top each cupcake with a fresh raspberry and a small twist of lemon zest for garnish.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.