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Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes

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These Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes are light, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a vibrant swirl of tangy raspberry puree. The bright berry flavor adds a refreshing contrast to the sweet cake, making these cupcakes a perfect treat for any occasion.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
  • Total Time: Under 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Raspberry Swirl:
  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1–2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of berries)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar (if using), and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, mashing the berries and simmering for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Strain the puree and let it cool.
  3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until smooth.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full, then drop ½ teaspoon of raspberry puree on top of each. Gently swirl the puree in with a toothpick.
  6. Bake the cupcakes for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra raspberry flavor, fill the centers with more raspberry puree or top with raspberry buttercream.
  • Add a splash of almond extract to the batter for a more intense vanilla flavor.
  • For mini cupcakes, reduce the baking time to 10–12 minutes.

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