Description
Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of moist vanilla cake and tart raspberry swirls, crowned with rich cream cheese frosting. These charming treats are not only visually stunning but also offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making them an ideal choice for celebrations or just a sweet indulgence. Whether you’re baking for a party or treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to impress everyone with their flavor and flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk (or almond/soy milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla afterward.
- Gradually add the dry mixture and milk alternately until just combined.
- Mash half the raspberries in a bowl and gently fold into the batter.
- Fill the liners two-thirds full with batter and add more raspberry mash on top for swirling.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg