Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting are a refreshing and vibrant dessert that perfectly balances zesty lemon flavor with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds. Topped with a luscious blackberry frosting, these cupcakes are ideal for celebrations or as a sweet indulgence on any day. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying these delightful treats in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup milk (optional)
- 1 cup blackberries (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice into the butter mixture.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the frosting, mash blackberries and mix with powdered sugar until smooth; then incorporate softened butter until fluffy.
- Once cupcakes are cool, generously frost each with blackberry frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg