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Light, Zesty, and Delicious: Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

Light, Zesty, and Delicious: Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting
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These Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting offer a refreshing, zesty treat with a soft, tender texture. The delicate lemon flavor combined with poppy seeds creates the perfect base for the indulgent, sweet-tart blackberry frosting.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Milk
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup (150g) Blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons Heavy cream (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice, beating well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and poppy seeds. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
  4. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  5. For the frosting: Beat together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the blackberry puree, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  6. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost each one with the blackberry frosting. Optionally, top with extra blackberries for garnish.

Notes

  • Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.
  • For extra citrus flavor, add more lemon zest.
  • Puree the blackberries well to avoid seeds or chunks in the frosting.

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