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Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes + Lemon Curd

Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes with Dreamy Lemon Curd Delight

These Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes are a vibrant treat that pairs tangy lemon and sweet raspberry with luscious lemon curd, making them perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 yolk Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-Dried Raspberries Grind into powder
  • 1/2 cup Butter At room temperature
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh Raspberries For garnishing
  • Edible Flowers For decoration

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
  2. Mix cake flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. Beat sugar and lemon zest with softened butter until fluffy, then mix in egg, yolk, oil, and lemon extract. Gradually add flour mixture and milk, stirring until just combined.
  3. Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 16-18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  4. Prepare frosting by grinding freeze-dried raspberries, then mixing with butter and powdered sugar.
  5. Cut out centers of cool cupcakes, fill with lemon curd, and frost with raspberry buttercream. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes fluffy. Rotate pan during baking for even heat distribution.

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