Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes (Print Layout)
Light, fluffy cupcakes with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
# What You Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
12 - 1 tablespoon flour for dusting blueberries
→ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
15 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
05 - Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mix gently. Pour in the milk, mix, then fold in the remaining flour mixture until just combined.
06 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into the batter.
07 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
09 - Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest; beat until light and fluffy.
10 - Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with extra blueberries or lemon zest if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly light while still feeling substantial enough to satisfy
- Fresh lemon balances the sweetness so they never feel cloying or heavy
02 -
- Fold the blueberries in gently to avoid turning the batter purple
- Completely cooled cupcakes prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off
03 -
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter evenly and consistently
- Add the berries at the very end to prevent them from breaking down and bleeding