DessertsAugust 13, 2014
Calories
591
Sodium
196mg
8% DV
Fat
35g
54% DV
Protein
3g
7% DV
Carbs
65g
22% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
153
Simple lemon cupcakes with a sweet raspberry buttercream frosting.
12
For the cupcakes
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, at room temp
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)
zest + juice of two lemons (approx. 2 Tablespoons juice)
For the frosting
3/4 cup butter*, at room temp
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup thick raspberry jam or preserves
*I used 1/2 cup unsalted butter & 1/4 cup salted butter. If you use all unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the frosting while mixing to balance the sweetness.
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, at room temp
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)
zest + juice of two lemons (approx. 2 Tablespoons juice)
For the frosting
3/4 cup butter*, at room temp
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup thick raspberry jam or preserves
*I used 1/2 cup unsalted butter & 1/4 cup salted butter. If you use all unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the frosting while mixing to balance the sweetness.
To make the cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and add liners to a 12 well cupcake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer, add the butter and sugar and mix on medium-high...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
591
Sodium
196mg
8% DV
Fat
35g
54% DV
Protein
3g
7% DV
Carbs
65g
22% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat23g117%
Polysaturated Fat2g13%
Monosaturated Fat10g63%
Cholesterol98mg32%
Sodium196mg8%
Potassium139mg3%
Protein3g7%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g7%
Sugar52g104%
Vitamin A1171IU23%
Vitamin B60.65mg32%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium62mg6%
Iron0.9400000000000001mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.