Description
Delicious summer cupcakes with a light, refreshing flavor perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh berries gently to avoid breaking them.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes and top with additional berries for garnish.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the batter.
- Experiment with different berry combinations for varied flavors.
- Consider using a cream cheese frosting for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: summer cupcakes, berry cupcakes, lemon glaze