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Lemon Raspberry Jam Cupcakes

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These lemon raspberry jam cupcakes combine soft and moist lemon cake with sweet raspberry jam filling and creamy raspberry buttercream frosting, bursting with bright and fruity flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves (for filling)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line cupcake pans with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  6. Add milk and sour cream, mixing until combined.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  8. Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about halfway.
  9. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
  11. Core the center of each cupcake and fill with raspberry jam.
  12. For frosting, beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until combined.
  13. Mix in raspberry jam and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
  14. Frost cupcakes with raspberry buttercream.

Notes

Use a thick raspberry jam or preserves for best flavor and texture. Filling the cupcakes with jam intensifies the raspberry flavor and leaves more buttercream for frosting. These cupcakes are perfect for spring and summer celebrations.

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