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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

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Delightful cupcakes featuring bright lemon flavors, nutty poppy seeds, and topped with sumptuous blackberry frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blackberry puree (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Incorporate the sour cream, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cupcakes for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the frosting by beating the unsalted butter, adding powdered sugar gradually, and mixing in blackberry puree until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the blackberry frosting.
  12. Serve and enjoy your delicious cupcakes!

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best results, and feel free to customize the frosting.

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Keywords: lemon cupcakes, poppy seed cupcakes, blackberry frosting, dessert, baking

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