FLUFFY RASPBERRY LIME CUPCAKES

I love spending Saturday mornings in the summer meandering through the farmers’ market. Growing up, it was a Saturday morning ritual for me and my Mom. We’d first go for cinnamon buns at our favorite bakery, and then take a walk through the farmers’ market that was right next door. We’d come home with asparagus (my Dad’s favorite), baby potatoes (my favorite), and of course – tons of fresh fruit. And it was always the best way to enjoy a sunny summer morning.
Then the raspberry frosting is really the star of the show. (At least if you’re like me and eat cake for the frosting). It’s made with fresh or frozen berries, and has a natural raspberry flavor. I love that the pink color doesn’t come from dyes and the frosting actually tastes like it’s bursting with berries.
 decorated my cupcakes using a piping bag and tip, but you could also frost them just with a knife if you prefer.

INGREDIENTS:

• LIME CUPCAKES
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites (in addition to the 1 whole egg)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk (whole, 2% or buttermilk preferred)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• RASPBERRY FROSTING
• 1 1/2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon whipping cream, if needed

DIRECTIONS:

1. MAKE THE LIME CUPCAKES
2. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees & line 2 muffin trays with muffin papers. You’ll end up with around 16 cupcakes.
3. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
4. Then in a separate large bowl beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
5. Beat in the lime zest, vanilla, large egg & egg whites until evenly combined.
6. With the mixer turned to low speed beat in the sour cream and 2 tablespoons of lime juice, followed by the flour mixture.
7. ....................

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