Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting are a delightful treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon flavor with the crunch of poppy seeds and the sweetness of rich blackberry frosting. Ideal for any occasion, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that will leave your friends and family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup ripe blackberries (mashed)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- Create a well in the center; add melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and milk. Stir until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in mashed blackberries and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with blackberry frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg