Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
These delightful Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with creamy lemon cream cheese frosting are perfect for any occasion, combining zesty lemon and sweet blueberries for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon flour to toss the blueberries in
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup blueberries tossed in flour
For the Frosting
- 250 g cream cheese 1 brick or about 8oz
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar confectioners or icing sugar
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
- Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cupcake Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and lemon juice to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the baking powder, flour, lemon zest, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until you have a smooth batter.
- Toss the blueberries in a tablespoon of flour to coat them, then fold gently into the batter using a spatula.
- Spoon the cupcake batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
- Add the softened butter and beat until combined.
- Next, add the lemon juice and powdered sugar. Mix until everything is combined and smooth.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Top the cupcakes with fresh blueberries and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
These cupcakes are best served at room temperature. You can present them on a decorative cake stand or a simple plate. For extra flair, garnish each cupcake with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest to enhance visual appeal and flavor.