Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup milk
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1 cup fresh raspberries
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Zest of 1 lemon
→ Lemon Cream Frosting
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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Fresh raspberries for garnish
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Lemon zest for garnish
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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 the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
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For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until smooth and fluffy.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lemon cream frosting. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.