Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting by Amber

March 17, 2017

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With Spring officially beginning next week, I can’t help but to be focused on foods that remind me of warmer weather and these lemon cupcakes with raspberry frosting do just that. You get that nice sour lemon flavor when you bite in that pairs so nicely with the fresh and sweet raspberry frosting.

Lemon Cupcakes
2 cups all purpose flour
1.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups granulated sugar
.5 cup half and half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 eggs
1 lemon juiced
.5 lemon zest
10 drops yellow food coloring
Raspberry Frosting
1 cup raspberries
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
5 drops red food coloring

Gather ingredients, 2 large mixing bowls, small bowl, hand or stand mixer, spatula, grater for zest, measuring cups, strainer, muffin pan, sauce pan, cupcake liners, large frosting tip, decorating frosting...
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Nutritions

Calories
1233

Sodium
379mg
15% DV

Fat
32g
49% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
246g
83% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV