Delicate vanilla cupcakes with a sweet raspberry swirl, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat!
Author:Ranime
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
Raspberry Swirl:
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Make the raspberry swirl: In a small saucepan, cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened (5-7 mins). Strain to remove seeds, then cool.
Make the cupcakes: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding flour mix and milk until smooth.
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Drop 1 tsp raspberry sauce onto each and swirl with a toothpick.
Bake 18-20 mins until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Make frosting: Beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and cream until fluffy.
Frost cupcakes and drizzle with remaining raspberry sauce.
Notes
For smoother frosting, sift powdered sugar first.
Fresh raspberries work best, but frozen can be used in a pinch.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.