Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

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.

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