Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are a delightful treat bursting with fresh citrus flavor and juicy blueberries. The light and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a zesty lemon buttercream frosting that perfectly complements the sweet berries.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon flour (to coat blueberries)
Lemon Buttercream Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in lemon juice and zest. Add milk as needed for desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with extra blueberries or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a touch of lemon extract to the batter.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
