Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes 🍋

 

Why You’ll Love These Cupcakes ❤️

✅ Bright lemon flavor – Zesty and refreshing!
✅ Raspberry surprise inside – A burst of fruity goodness.
✅ Creamy, dreamy frosting – Smooth and not too sweet.
✅ Beautiful pastel pink & yellow – Gorgeous for parties.

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Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒

For the Lemon Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp vinegar)

For the Raspberry Swirl:

• ½ cup raspberry jam (or blended fresh raspberries + 1 tbsp sugar)

For the Raspberry Lemon Buttercream:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups (420g) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ¼ cup raspberry puree (strained for smooth frosting)
• Pinch of salt

For Garnish (Optional):

• Fresh raspberries
• Lemon slices
• Edible flowers