Velvety Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cupcake Batter
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup whole milk
→ Raspberry Swirl
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½ cup fresh raspberries
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Swirl Frosting
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons raspberry puree
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Natural red food coloring (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
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In a blender, puree raspberries and sugar until smooth. Strain to remove seeds.
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Fill cupcake liners with batter until halfway full. Drop a small spoonful of raspberry puree onto each cupcake and use a toothpick to gently swirl it into the batter.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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In a bowl, beat the softened butter and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy. Divide the frosting into two portions. Mix 2 tablespoons of raspberry puree and vanilla extract into one portion of the frosting. Keep the other portion white. If desired, add natural red food coloring to the raspberry frosting until the desired shade of red is achieved.
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Place both colors of frosting side by side in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Gently squeeze the bag to pipe the red and white frosting in a swirl onto each cupcake.
# Notes:
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Swirling technique: Gently swirl the raspberry puree into the cupcake batter to create a marbled effect. Don't overmix for the best swirl pattern.
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Fresh raspberries: Use fresh raspberries for both the swirl and the frosting for the best flavor and color.