Spring Cupcakes Recipe

Bright, fruity, and perfectly light, these spring cupcakes are bursting with lemon, raspberry, and blueberry flavors. They’re ideal for brunch, a tea party, or anytime you want a cheerful, fresh dessert that tastes as good as it looks.

With the right kitchen tool, baking these cupcakes is easy, consistent, and fun — even for beginners!

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  
• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• Zest of 1 lemon
  
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  

For the lemon glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
• 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  

Optional toppings:

• Extra berries
  
• Lemon zest
  
• Edible flowers

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
    Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
   

2. Mix dry ingredients
    In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   

3. Cream butter and sugar
   In a large mixing bowl, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   

4. Add eggs and flavorings
    Beat in eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest until fully combined.
   

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
    Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour, mixing until smooth.
   

6. Fold in berries
    Gently fold in raspberries and blueberries so they don’t break.
   

7. Fill cupcake liners
    Spoon batter into liners, filling about 3/4 full.
   

8. Bake
    Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
   

9. Glaze and decorate
    Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cupcakes. Top with extra berries or edible flowers if desired.

Tips for Perfect Spring Cupcakes 🌼

• Gently fold in berries to avoid turning batter purple.
  
• Use room temperature butter and eggs for a light, fluffy texture.
  
• Let cupcakes cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.
  
• A stand mixer or hand mixer ensures smooth batter and consistent cupcakes every time.

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