I’ve always believed cupcakes are like little edible hugs, and the frosting? Well, that’s the warm squeeze at the end. This raspberry buttercream frosting isn’t just pink and pretty, it’s the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell like a bakery had a love affair with a berry patch. The tart raspberries cut through the sweetness, giving your taste buds a gentle nudge that says, ‘hey, wake up, dessert is served.’ When I first tried this, I was nervous about the balance. Too tangy? Too sweet? But honestly, once I saw that gorgeous swirl of pale pink frosting, I stopped worrying. I knew I’d found my go-to easy buttercream frosting recipe. It pipes beautifully, spreads like a dream, and turns any plain cupcake into something worth bragging about at the next potluck. If you’re hunting for recipes for desserts that don’t require a culinary degree or nerves of steel, this one’s your best friend. And yes, I said it: cupcakes are more fun with a little drama. A swipe of this frosting is like putting on lipstick before running errands—you don’t need it, but wow, doesn’t it make the whole day better? That’s why I keep this recipe for desserts handy. It’s not just one of those easy cupcake recipes, it’s the one that’ll make your friends text you for the link. Don’t be surprised when they say it’s the best raspberry frosting they’ve ever had.