lemon yellow raspberry cupcakes
I happened upon these yellow raspberries at the farmer’s maket and I was inspired to make something that showcased how pretty they were. This is it.

lemon yellow raspberry cupcakes

ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

lemon yellow raspberry cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep a cupcake pan with liners. Wash the raspberries and let dry on a paper towel.

In a bowl whisk the flour, baking soda and salt.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.

Alternate the flour mixture and the milk until you get a nice well blended batter. Add in the lemon juice and lemon zest.

lemon yellow raspberry cupcakes

Fill the cupcake liners almost to the top – you should get a dozen cupcakes out of this batter. Once you’ve filled all the liners, take on raspberry and press it down into the middle of the batter in each cup. Bake for 14-15 minutes depending on your oven, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a baking rack.

lemon yellow raspberry cupcakes

The batter should form around the raspberry to hide it a little. No matter, you’re going to frost it anyway. I suggest white chocolate frosting, it’s nice and sweet and goes well with the lemon. Once frosted, top off with a nice firm yellow raspberry. Great for summer picnics.
lemon yellow raspberry cupcakes