Raspberry Shortcake Cupcakes - That's Just Jeni



A tasty new take on the classic shortcake dessert is these Raspberry Shortcake Cupcakes. They are fluffy and light, and they taste like fresh raspberries: sweet and sour. Great for any event or just as a sweet treat!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Mix until just combined

Gently fold in the fresh raspberries into the cupcake batter

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife or cupcake corer to make a small hole in the center of each cupcake

Fill each hole with a teaspoon of raspberry jam

Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of each cupcake, covering the jam-filled hole

Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired

Serve and enjoy your delicious Raspberry Shortcake Cupcakes!


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