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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Bright and zesty Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with a luscious lemon frosting!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blackberry, cupcakes, lemon
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 18 servings
Calories 340kcal

Equipment

  • 2 cupcake pan

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened - unsalted
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup blueberries - fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Frosting

  • 1 cup butter softened - unsalted
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups confectioner’s sugar

Additional fresh blueberries and lemon zest, to decorate

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the muffin tins by placing cupcake liners inside, then set aside.
  • Combine the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Beat with the paddle attachment until smooth.
  • Mix in the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla until combined.
  • Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly - stopping the machine to scrape the sides often and mixing again.
  • Add in the lemon zest and mix until thoroughly combined - again, scraping the sides as needed.
  • Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or ¼ cup measuring cup, divide the batter equally among the lined cupcake tins and fill until about ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned and the center is set.
  • Allow to cool completely before decorating.

Frosting

  • Combine the softened butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in the mixer bowl. Mix until combined.
  • Slowly stir in about half of the confectioner’s sugar until combined.
  • Add in the remaining sugar and continue to mix on low until combined.
  • Add a splash more lemon juice if needed if the frosting still looks dry and crumbly.
  • Increase the speed to medium and whip for an additional minute, until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe the frosting on each cupcake.
  • Decorate with a couple of blueberries and some additional lemon zest.

Notes

Storage: Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 21g