Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups.
02 - Baking powder: 1 1/2 tsp.
03 - Salt: 1/4 tsp.
04 - Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened.
05 - Granulated sugar: 1 cup.
06 - Large eggs: 2.
07 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp.
08 - Milk: 1/2 cup.
09 - Fresh raspberries: 1 cup.
10 - Lemon zest: Zest of 1 lemon.
11 - Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup (for lemon cream frosting).
12 - Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (for lemon cream frosting).
13 - Fresh raspberries: For garnish.
14 - Lemon zest: For garnish.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in raspberries and lemon zest.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
06 - To prepare the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until smooth and fluffy.
07 - Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lemon cream frosting. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.

Notes:

01 - These light and fluffy Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes combine the tangy flavor of fresh raspberries with a zesty lemon cream frosting, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
02 - Be sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting for best results.