Our Raspberry Lemonade Cupcake recipe tastes like summer and sunshine in a cupcake! They are indulgent and delightful, with a fusion of tangy lemon and sweet raspberry flavor! Combining the zesty freshness of lemon with the sweet, subtle tang and tartness of raspberries creates a unique and irresistible dessert. These cupcakes are guaranteed to impress with their vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation, and they are perfect for birthdays, Spring holidays, Mother’s Day, or just any time at all. Try these cupcakes with other berries like blackberries or blueberries, or with other citrus flavors like orange or lime! For some more amazingly refreshing lemony desserts, check out my Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes, Glazed Lemon Cookies, Lemon Blueberry Bread, and this Lucious Lemon Layer Cake!
Why We Love This Recipe
Use your favorite kind of berries for these yummy cupcakes, or change up the flavors with other extracts to suit your taste! We’ll be using lots of fresh ingredients for the best raspberry and lemon flavors. These cupcakes are quick and easy to make and will look impressive on any dessert table.
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Butter – Salted butter provides a rich, creamy base for both the cupcake batter and the frosting. Granulated Sugar – Adds sweetness and helps create a light, fluffy texture in the cupcakes. Eggs – Eggs are essential for binding the ingredients together and adding moisture. Vanilla Extract – Use my Homemade Vanilla Extract or store-bought vanilla to add a subtle warmth and sweetness to both the cupcakes and the frosting. All-Purpose Flour – To give the cupcakes structure and softness. Baking Powder – Acts as a leavening agent, ensuring the cupcakes rise and become fluffy. Salt – A pinch of salt balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors. Whole Milk – Adds moisture and richness to the cupcake batter. Lemon – Use fresh lemon zest and fresh lemon juice for the best and brightest lemon flavor in the cupcakes and the frosting. Raspberry Jam – Adds a burst of raspberry flavor and can be used as a filling for an extra fruity surprise. Powdered Sugar – For the base of the raspberry buttercream frosting. Reduced Raspberry Puree – Make my homemade Reduced Raspberry Puree as instructed, or use your favorite Raspberry Preserve or Raspberry Jam to give the frosting its distinctive raspberry flavor and color.
How to Make Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes
Tips for Success
Use room temperature ingredients. Letting the butter, eggs, and milk come to room temperature before mixing them will create a smoother, evenly mixed batter. Do not overmix the batter. Mix the ingredients until just combined; otherwise, your cupcakes may become too dense. Fill cupcake liners evenly. Using a cookie scoop to fill the cupcake liners will keep all your cupcakes the same size, ensuring they bake evenly. Cool before frosting. Be sure to allow the cupcakes to cool all the way before adding any frosting on top; otherwise, the frosting will melt into the cupcakes.
Substitutions and Variations
If you’re out of whole milk, a mix of half-and-half or a blend of milk and cream can work. For a dairy-free option, almond or soy milk can be used. If you only have unsalted butter, you can use it and add an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt to the cupcake batter and ½ teaspoon of salt to the buttercream frosting to enhance the flavors. Add lemon extract or raspberry extract to enhance the lemon and raspberry flavors in the cupcakes and frosting if you are looking for an even punchier flavor. You can achieve an even more vibrant pink color by adding a few drops of pink or red food coloring (affiliate link) to the frosting or cupcake batter. This would work well for a birthday party or baby shower!
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