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mother's day Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Delightful Mother's Day Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes to Savor

These Mother's Day Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes are light, moist, and bursting with zesty lemon and sweet raspberry flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract Pure extract preferred
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with granulated sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest for best flavor
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Consider non-dairy for a dairy-free version
  • 2 cups Cake Flour All-purpose flour as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Raspberries Fresh or slightly frozen
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Use fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest Use fresh for vibrant taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tins
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake tins with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the sour cream and whole milk until just blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Toss raspberries in a little flour before gently folding them into the batter.
  7. Spoon the batter into lined cupcake tins, filling each about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for about 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat the cream cheese and softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until fluffy.
  2. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with lemon cream cheese frosting and optionally decorate with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.

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