Description
These delightful cupcakes are incredibly moist, bursting with fresh berries, and topped with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. They are the perfect treat for any occasion, offering a beautiful balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (approx. 150g) fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), chopped if large
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour (for tossing with berries)
- For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups (360-480g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Oven & Dry Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Scrape down bowl sides.
- 3. Combine Wet & Dry: With mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with two additions of buttermilk. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- 4. Add Berries & Bake: Gently toss fresh berries with 1 tsp flour, then fold into batter. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean. Cool in tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 5. Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat on low until combined, then on medium-high until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
- 6. Frost & Serve: Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread frosting generously on top. Enjoy your delicious fresh berry cupcakes with lemon cream cheese!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins