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The Best Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Simple Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes Recipes

These Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes are the perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries, topped with creamy lemon frosting. A perfect treat for any occasion, these cupcakes are light, moist, and full of vibrant flavor!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 2 sticks 8 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 and 1/4 cups cake flour plus 3 tbsp for raspberries
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 and 1/2 cups raspberries fresh or frozen
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 12 oz cream cheese very soft
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter very soft
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 4 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 cupcake pans with paper liners.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest on medium speed until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in sour cream and milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently.
  5. Toss raspberries in 3 tbsp cake flour and gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each 3/4 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add lemon extract, juice, and zest, then gradually add powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with raspberries and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Be gentle when mixing to avoid dense cupcakes.
  • You can substitute frozen raspberries without thawing them.
  • Add lemon syrup to the cupcakes after baking for extra moisture and flavor.

Nutritional Facts (per cupcake)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 250 kcal
Carbohydrates 36g
Protein 3g
Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 7g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 22g
Sodium 150mg