Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with our Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes. These charming treats feature a soft lemon base filled with luscious raspberry jam and zesty lemon curd, all topped with fluffy frosting and adorned with fresh raspberries. Ideal for birthdays, brunches, or just an afternoon snack, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them a hit at any gathering. With simple preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this delightful dessert that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup raspberry jam
- ½ cup lemon curd
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, hollow out the center of each cupcake to fill with raspberry jam and lemon curd.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually mix in powdered sugar and cream until fluffy. Frost cupcakes generously and top with fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg