Lemon Raspberry-Filled Cupcakes

Cupcakes became popular in the early 19th century, and their name originated from the practice of baking cakes in small cups or ramekins.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lemon Raspberry-Filled Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raspberry jam
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• Fresh raspberries, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Spoon a teaspoon of raspberry jam into the center of each cupcake. Top with more batter to cover the jam.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the cupcakes with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh raspberries.
10. Enjoy these delicious lemon raspberry-filled cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 28g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.