Description
Delightful lemon cupcakes topped with a fresh blueberry buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk (1% milk preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ cups fresh blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 5½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Splash of milk (only needed if buttercream consistency is too dry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat the stick of unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and a splash of milk if needed. Mix until the buttercream is smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the remaining blueberries.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor; ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cupcakes, lemon, blueberry, dessert, easy baking, sweet treats