Best 4 Cranberry Cupcakes With Lemon Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with these Cranberry Cupcakes adorned with Lemon Icing. These cupcakes are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cranberry cupcakes are bursting with tangy and sweet cranberry flavor, while the luscious lemon icing adds a refreshing citrusy touch. This recipe also includes a variation for a vegan version, catering to those with dietary restrictions. Additionally, there are instructions for making a gluten-free version, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delectable cupcakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe provides clear and concise instructions, guiding you through each step to achieve perfect results.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY STUFFED CUPCAKES WITH CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 15 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 3/4 cups (222 grams) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons (90 grams) heavy cream, at room temperature
1 cup (135 grams) corn kernels, thawed if frozen
6 tablespoons (90 grams) sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup (50 grams) refined coconut oil, soft but not melted
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
1/4 cup (70 grams) cranberry sauce
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (113 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
2 tablespoons (30 grams) heavy cream
About 2/3 cup thick cranberry sauce (if it's super runny, drain off some of the juices)
Sliced fresh cranberries, for decorating
Fresh rosemary sprigs, for decorating

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cupcake pans with 15 cupcake liners, spacing them out evenly between the two pans.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl, then lightly stir in the salt and set aside. Combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup corn in a food processor and puree until smooth, being careful not to overblend so the cream doesn't turn into butter. Add the sour cream and blend just to combine, then set aside.
  • Cream together the butter, coconut oil and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides occasionally with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is incorporated evenly, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Reduce the mixer to medium-low and add the dry mixture and corn puree mixture in 3 alternating additions, then fold in the remaining 1/2 cup corn kernels with a rubber spatula. Using an ice cream scoop, distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the pans and continue to bake until the cupcakes are thinking about starting to turn brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs on it, 6 to 10 minutes more. If the cupcakes need more time, continue to bake and check them frequently (like every 30 to 45 seconds). Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the buttercream: If desired, press the cranberry sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to get rid of the cranberry skins, which will yield a smoother buttercream. This step is not necessary, though. Beat together the cranberry sauce, butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, salt and vanilla and continue beating until combined. Beat in the heavy cream. Transfer to a piping bag.
  • To assemble: Use an apple corer to extract the centers of the cupcakes. Transfer the thick cranberry sauce to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off, then pipe it into the centers of the cupcakes. Pipe a blob of frosting onto the cupcakes and decorate with sliced cranberries and rosemary sprigs. Enjoy! These are best enjoyed within a day or two.

CRANBERRY CUPCAKES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This recipe creates a light, tender cranberry cupcake--with just a hint of orange--that is then topped with a creamy, buttery white chocolate frosting. It's flavor heaven. You will have leftover frosting, as this recipe makes enough to generously frost 16 cupcakes, at least. Feel free to halve the frosting recipe, if needed.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Holidays and Events Recipes     Christmas     Desserts     Cupcakes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
⅓ cup heavy cream, at room temperature
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
6 ounces white chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli(R) Premium Baking Chips), melted and cooled slightly
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in orange zest and vanilla extract. Add in 1/2 the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Add buttermilk and heavy cream, mixing until just combined. Mix in remaining flour mixture until just combined. Batter will be thick.
  • Fold 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the batter until incorporated. Fold in remaining egg whites until no streaks of egg white remain. Fold in chopped cranberries. Spoon batter evenly into each prepared cupcake liner, filling each liner about 7/8 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes spring back lightly when touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until completely smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Add powdered sugar and salt, and beat until smooth and well combined, another 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in melted white chocolate and beat until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until frosting is smooth, light, and fluffy, 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes with the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 84.7 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 296.8 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

CRANBERRY CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Dried cranberries, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy, about 3 more minutes. Reduce the speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the sour cream and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 more minutes.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about22 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle, then gently press the back of a small spoon into the center of each cupcake to make an indentation. Fill each indentation with a few teaspoons of cranberry sauce. Remove the cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat the butter and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; gradually add the remaining 2 cups confectioners' sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium high; beat in the cranberry sauce, vanilla and salt until combined. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes and top with dried cranberries.

CRANBERRY LEMON CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Cranberry Lemon Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, eggs, lemon zest and lemon extract until smooth. Alternately whisk in flour mixture and milk, making three additions of flour mixture and two of milk, beating until smooth. Stir in cranberries.
  • Scoop batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and let cool completely on rack. If desired, top cooled cupcakes with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 111.5, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.6, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, gather all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Zest the Lemon: Be sure to zest the lemon before juicing it. This will give the icing a brighter, more citrusy flavor.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar: Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a smooth, moist cupcake. Be sure to use softened butter for best results.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the Cupcake Liners Halfway: Fill the cupcake liners halfway with batter. This will help prevent the cupcakes from overflowing.
  • Bake the Cupcakes at the Right Temperature: Bake the cupcakes at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the Cupcakes Cool Completely: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Cupcakes with Lemon Icing are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cupcakes are packed with tart cranberries, while the lemon icing adds a bright and citrusy flavor. With their beautiful pink color and tangy flavor, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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