Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting: Easy Delight
Delight in the zesty flavors of these Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes topped with a delightful Blackberry Frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups blackberries (for frosting)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy, then add eggs, lemon zest, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk and vanilla.
- Fold in poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, blend blackberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the blackberry frosting and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These cupcakes are best enjoyed within 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes, Blackberry Frosting, Easy Recipe