Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
06 - 2 large eggs.
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
08 - 1/2 cup milk.
09 - 1 cup fresh raspberries.
10 - Zest of 1 lemon.
11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting).
12 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting).
13 - Extra raspberries for garnish.
14 - Extra lemon zest for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F.
02 - Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
03 - Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
04 - Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
05 - Beat in eggs one at a time.
06 - Mix in vanilla extract.
07 - Add flour mixture and milk alternately.
08 - Fold in raspberries and lemon zest.
09 - Fill cupcake liners with batter.
10 - Bake 18-20 minutes until done.
11 - Cool completely on wire rack.
12 - Beat butter until creamy for frosting.
13 - Mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
14 - Frost cooled cupcakes.
15 - Garnish with raspberries and lemon zest.

# Notes:

01 - Let cupcakes cool fully before frosting.
02 - These light cupcakes blend sweet raspberries with tangy lemon for a perfect summer dessert.