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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes With Blackberry Frosting

Irresistibly Light Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting are quick to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups milk
Blackberry Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups blackberries smashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Cream together butter and eggs, then add lemon zest and juice.
  4. Combine the Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill the Liners: Scoop batter into liners, filling each two-thirds full.
  6. Bake the Cupcakes: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the Frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar, blackberries, and vanilla until fluffy.
  8. Frost the Cupcakes: Use a spatula or piping bag to frost cooled cupcakes with blackberry frosting.
  9. Serve and Share: Arrange cupcakes on a platter and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light.

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