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Cherry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes with a perfect balance of sweet cherry and tangy lemon flavors, topped with a creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 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
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup cherry jam

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped cherries.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cherry jam until well combined.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Chef Sally