Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes might be just the American recipe you are searching for. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 437 calories, 5g of protein, and 20g of fat. This recipe serves 12. If you have cream cheese, baking soda, buttermilk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 345 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
Combine the granulated sugar, pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, olive oil, lemon zest and eggs.
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix with a whisk until smooth.
Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cupcakes. If it comes out clean, they are done.
For the soaker: In a small pot over medium heat, add the granulated sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water. Once the sugar has been dissolved, it is ready to be used.
After the cupcakes are baked, brush the soaker on top of each cupcake and add a few halved raspberries.
Mix the cream cheese until smooth using the paddle attachment on a mixer.
Add in the butter and mix until mixed in.
Add the white chocolate and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the powdered sugar until you reach a smooth frosting-like consistency.
Put the frosting into a piping bag with piping tip of your choice.
To assemble: Decorate the way you like with the cream cheese frosting.
Garnish with fresh raspberries for a refreshing look. Get creative and have a blast!