Raspberry-Lemon Cupcakes

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Cupcakes:

• All-purpose flour: 1 3/4 cups (220g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
• Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Eggs: 2 large

For the Lemon-Raspberry Buttercream Frosting:

• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g)
• Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (226g)
• Lemon juice: 1/4 cup (60ml)
• Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
• Powdered sugar: 3 cups (360g)
• Raspberry jam: 1/2 cup (120g)

For Decoration:

• Fresh raspberries: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes for the cupcakes
• 15 minutes for the frosting

Cooking Time:

• 18-20 minutes for the cupcakes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

For the Lemon-Raspberry Buttercream Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually beat in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
3. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
4. Stir in the raspberry jam.

To Assemble the Cupcakes:

1. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
2. Pipe or spread the lemon-raspberry buttercream frosting onto the cupcakes.
3. Top each cupcake with a fresh raspberry.

Nutritional Information:

Per cupcake (without frosting):

• Calories: 155
• Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy cupcakes
• Tangy and refreshing lemon-raspberry buttercream frosting
• Bright and cheerful appearance

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes are absolutely delicious! The combination of raspberry and lemon is perfect."
• "The cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. I love the raspberry jam in the frosting."
• "These cupcakes are a beautiful and tasty treat. They're sure to impress your guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
• If you don't have raspberry jam, you can substitute strawberry jam.
• To prevent the cupcakes from drying out, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.