Vanilla Berry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cupcakes originated in the United States in the 19th century and were originally baked in small pottery cups, hence the name cupcakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Vanilla Berry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

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
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

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 butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Gently fold in the mixed berries.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. 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.
10. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the lemon cream cheese frosting.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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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.