LEMON RASPBERRY CUPCAKES

Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 whole eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup raspberries, halved, plus more for garnish
1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup melted white chocolate
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 345 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
Combine the granulated sugar, pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, olive oil, lemon zest and eggs. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix with a whisk until smooth.
Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cupcakes. If it comes out clean, they are done.
For the soaker: In a small pot over medium heat, add the granulated sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water. Once the sugar has been dissolved, it is ready to be used.
After the cupcakes are baked, brush the soaker on top of each cupcake and add a few halved raspberries.
For the frosting: Mix the cream cheese until smooth using the paddle attachment on a mixer. Add in the butter and mix until mixed in. Add the white chocolate and mix until fully incorporated. Add the powdered sugar until you reach a smooth frosting-like consistency. Put the frosting into a piping bag with piping tip of your choice.
To assemble: Decorate the way you like with the cream cheese frosting. Garnish with fresh raspberries for a refreshing look. Get creative and have a blast!