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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes, where sweet raspberry and tart lemon flavors come together in perfect harmony. These light and fluffy cupcakes boast a moist lemon base filled with luscious raspberry jam and creamy lemon curd, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—be it a festive gathering, a cozy brunch, or a simple dessert at home. Topped with a generous swirl of fluffy frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries, these cupcakes are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Easy to make and versatile, they promise to impress everyone who takes a bite!

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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. Once cool, remove the center of each cupcake to fill with raspberry jam and lemon curd.
  7. For frosting, beat softened butter until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually along with cream until fluffy.
  8. Frost each cupcake generously and top with fresh raspberries.

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