Description
These Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of fresh raspberries. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1 box white or lemon cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Extra raspberries and lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven and line a muffin tin. Prepare the cake mix, fold in lemon zest and raspberries, fill cupcake liners, and bake.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip heavy cream separately, then fold into cream cheese mixture. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish: Top with raspberries and lemon zest.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge and consume within 2–3 days for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
