Description
Lemon Raspberry Jam Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and sweet-tart raspberry that will brighten your dessert table. Each fluffy cupcake is swirled with luscious raspberry jam, creating a refreshing flavor experience perfect for any occasion. Ideal for birthdays, brunches, or simply a treat for yourself, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser that promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the milk and lemon zest.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently swirl in the raspberry jam.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving or frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg