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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting: The Best Treat

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting are a delightful treat that combines the bright flavors of lemon with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds, all topped with a luscious 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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 cup blackberry puree
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. To create the frosting, mix blackberry puree with powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the blackberry frosting.
  10. Garnish with additional blackberries if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
  • Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container.

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Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes, Blackberry Frosting, Cupcake Recipe

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