Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any gathering. These fluffy cupcakes are bursting with the tangy zest of fresh lemons and sweet blueberries, creating a harmonious balance that is both refreshing and satisfying. Topped with a rich and creamy lemon-infused frosting, this dessert not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning when garnished with vibrant blueberries and zest. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon flour (to toss blueberries)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 250 g cream cheese (about 8oz)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and lemon juice; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine baking powder, flour, lemon zest, and salt; gradually add this to the wet mixture until smooth.
- Toss blueberries in flour to coat and gently fold them into the batter.
- Fill each liner three-quarters full with batter and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with lemon cream cheese frosting made from cream cheese, softened butter, lemon juice, and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg