Description

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting are a vibrant and flavorful treat that perfectly balance zesty lemon and sweet blackberry. These moist cupcakes, adorned with creamy frosting, are ideal for any occasion—be it birthday celebrations, summer picnics, or simply indulging yourself. With their delightful combination of flavors and textures, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
3 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup blackberries (mashed for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time followed by lemon zest until smooth.
Gradually mix in buttermilk until just combined.
Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
For the frosting, whip softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, followed by mashed blackberries and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 62mg

Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding different berries or citrus zest to the frosting. To ensure fluffy cupcakes, avoid overmixing the batter.