Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes

These lemony cupcakes filled with raspberries and just a hint of almond extract are a delicious sweet treat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 egg whites
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ⅓ cup milk
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
• ½ cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup frozen raspberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.

Step 2

Sift 2 cups flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder into the bowl of a stand mixer. Cut butter into 4 or 5 chunks and add to the bowl. Mix on low speed until mixture resembles sand.

Step 3

Combine lemon juice, milk, egg whites, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Beat lightly for 2 minutes with a fork or whisk. Pour over the flour mixture and mix on medium speed until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Dust frozen raspberries with 4 tablespoons flour to prevent sinking. Fold into the batter using a spatula. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full of batter.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.