Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

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Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes. Very similar to this Lemon Raspberry Cake… but cuter!

 

Author : Ashley - bakerbynature

 

Ingredients

For the Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes:



  • 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • 3 and 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons cake flour, divided

  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 and 1/2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen, if using frozen don't thaw first


 
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:



  • 12 ounces cream cheese, VERY soft

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, VERY soft

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

  • 4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, more if needed

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest


 
 

Instructions

For the Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes:



  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).

  2. Visit bakerbynature.com for full instructions.