Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes are tart, sweet creamy cakes of goodness.
While in D.C visiting our son Jimmy, he took us to his favorite cupcake jaunt.
It was in Georgetown down a side street a little off the beaten path and let me tell you they had no trouble getting customers. Ā The line went out the door at 4 in the afternoon.
The place ‘baked & wired‘ was great. Ā Coffee bar on one side, cupcake, and cookies on the other side. They made me a mean cappuccino, and yes I took a picture; don’t judge.
I ordered myself two cupcakes, cause really it’s all about research. Ā R*I*G*H*T.
I picked their Carrot and Lemon Cupcakes. The Carrot cupcake was okay, but the Lemon was downright heavenly. Ā I loved the lemon and raspberry combination and the coconut on top was an added bonus of sweetness. Ā If you’re not a fan of coconut, just skip this step, it won’t hurt you enjoying this divine little cake one bit.
I told my sonĀ as soon as I got home from our trip and that I was planning on recreating the recipe and his reply “it will take a pound of butter” – yes, they were that good, but no it didn’t take a pound of butter; Ā only 1/4 pound. (he he)
Lemon Raspberry Cupcake
Servings: 12
Ingredients
CUPCAKE:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest from one small lemon about 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or DAVE's syrup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 12 fresh raspberries
FROSTING:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
- 1 cups flaked or shredded coconut sweetened
- 12 raspberries
Instructions
CUPCAKE:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line cupcake pan and spray liners with non-stick spray
- Add flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest in a bowl and stir.
- Add butter and sugar to mixing bowl and blend.
- Add eggs one at a time, blend.
- Add vanilla extract, blend.
- Add 1/3 of flour mixture blend.
- Add 1/2 milk, continue alternating between flour and milk and blend.
- Fill each muffin tin with 1/4 cup measurer. Filling each tin about 2/3 way full. Place a raspberry in each tin, pressing down.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes
- Remove and set on wire rack to cool completely before icing. (at least 1 hour)
FROSTING:
- Place butter and cream cheese in mixer and blend until smooth.
- Add vanilla and blend.
- Slowly add Powdered Sugar to mixer while it is running or you will have a floor covered with Powdered Sugar
- Add lemon juice and continue mixing until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes and sprinkle with coconut and top with raspberry!
can someone please tell me what other milk i could use other than whole milk?
Hi Gina, You can use 1/2 cup of coconut cream. Amy
Oh my goodness, Lemon Raspberry Cupcake looks delicious! Iām definitely making this! thanks for sharing!
They are oh-so good Ihjaz
Just wanted to say that I substituted coconut flour for regular flour (using 8 eggs instead of 2), xylitol for sugar, and almond (vanilla) milk for whole milk… and they came out delicious!
So if anyone is looking for a paleo-esque version of this cupcake, those substitutions work wonderfully! The batter is pretty dense though.. so you might even consider using 9 eggs. I will try again soon with the extra egg! š
Thanks so much, Amy!
What a great recipe š
Hi Christina,
Thanks so much for sharing your substitutions. I will give your version a try. xo Amy
Thanks for posting this! I’m obsessed with cupcakes and their recipes. š
Me too! I’ve been trying out recipes like crazy. There is nothing better than a yummy bit of goodness in a paper cup.
I have a killer recipe for a Black Velvet cupcake which I will post soon.
I try to post about bees,then flowers, then history and then wonderful honey cupcake treats!! š
I’ll be looking forward to reading it!!