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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes
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Discover the joy of baking with these delightful Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes. These vibrant cupcakes beautifully combine the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of raspberry, creating a refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy brunches at home. Each cupcake is filled with luscious raspberry jam and zesty lemon curd, then topped with a fluffy frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries for an impressive presentation. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup raspberry jam or preserves
  • ½ cup lemon curd
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • Fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, remove the center of each cupcake and fill with raspberry jam and lemon curd mixture.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating softened butter, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough cream for desired consistency.
  8. Frost cupcakes generously and top with fresh raspberries.

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