Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

These light and fluffy lemon poppy seed cupcakes, topped with rich blackberry frosting, bring a refreshing and delightful flavor perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 cupcakes

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

1.5 cups all-purpose flour Structure
1 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent
0.5 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
0.33 cup poppy seeds Texture, nutty flavor
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Richness, moisture
1 cup granulated sugar Sweetness
2 large eggs Binding, moisture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor
1 cup buttermilk Moisture, tenderness
1 none zest of 1 lemon Aromatic flavor
1 none juice of 1 lemon Tartness

For the Blackberry Frosting

1 cup blackberries Natural sweetness, flavor for frosting
0.5 cup powdered sugar Sweetness for frosting
1 cup butter For frosting, creaminess

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
Stir in the poppy seeds to the dry mixture until just combined.
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing each addition until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.

Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

Puree the blackberries in a blender until smooth and strain through a sieve.
In a mixing bowl, beat one cup of softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar while mixing.
Add the strained blackberry puree to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
Spread the blackberry frosting generously on top of each cooled cupcake.

Serving

Serve and enjoy the cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Keyword Baking Recipe, Blackberry Frosting, Lemon Cupcakes, Poppy Seed Pastry, Spring Treats