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lemon blueberry cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes


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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
  • Yield: 14 Cupcakes 1x

Description

This light and fluffy lemon blueberry cupcakes is bursting with fresh blueberries that are perfect for spring treat while the tangy lemon frosting adds a refreshing twist.


Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 2 large lemons (1/4 cup juice and the zest of both lemons)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup blueberries

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 8 oz room temp full fat cream cheese (room temp)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 lemons (about 2 tbsp juice and zest of lemon, for a stronger lemon flavor, use the zest of both lemons.)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add cupcake liners to the pan and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine all dry main cupcake ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt).
  3. In another large bowl mix together the butter and sugar on medium – high speed for 1 minute. Pause to scrape the bowl, add in the eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice/zest. Mix to combine.
  4. On low speed add in the flour mixture. Once combined, gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Scoop 3 Tbsp of mixture into each cupcake liner and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  6. To make the frosting, mix together the cream cheese and butter for 1 – 2 minutes on medium high speed.
  7. Slowly add in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
  8. Pause to scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the lemon juice, zest and salt if necessary. For a stronger lemon flavor, add in more lemon zest.
  9. Mix again until frosting is light and smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
  10. Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
  11. Frost cupcakes and top cupcakes with blueberries or lemon zest if desired. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cooling Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 394
  • Sugar: 38.7 g
  • Sodium: 323.3 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52.7 g
  • Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 78.8 mg