Recipe: Raspberry Cupcakes

HEALTHY RASPBERRY CUPCAKES

Recipe author: Skippasockret

Who doesn’t love cupcakes? These incredible cupcakes offer a sweet and soft flavor combined with tangy raspberries and contain no added sugar. They are perfect as a healthy option for afternoon tea or birthday celebrations. These pink cupcakes were made in support of Swedish Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

INGREDIENTS

Cupcakes:

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 dl Use like sugar
  • 100 g butter
  • 2 dl milk
  • 4 dl gluten-free flour mix or other flour of your choice
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1-2 dl frozen raspberries

Frosting:

  • 1.5 dl Use like sugar
  • 150 g butter
  • 300 g cream cheese
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • A few drops of red caramel color

METHOD:

Cupcakes:

Start by melting the butter over a medium heat, then whisk the eggs and Use Like Sugar until porous. Measure all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix. Whisk the butter and milk into the egg mixture and then fold the dry ingredients into the batter. Pour the batter into the muffin tins of your choice and press a few raspberries into each tin. Bake the muffins in the middle of the oven for about 15 minutes at 175 degrees. Take out and let cool while you make the frosting.

Frosting:

Make sure both the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature when you start. Then whisk together the butter, cream cheese and sweetener until you get a smooth and fine frosting. Add lemon juice and caramel color to taste, then leave in the fridge until it's time to pipe your cupcakes. Then decorate your cupcakes with the frosting and put a raspberry on top for a sweet touch.