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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes That Burst with Summer Flavor

Delicious Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, bursting with summer flavor, are a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using cake flour for a lighter texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Can be skipped if using self-rising flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt adds a delightful texture contrast.
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt can work as an excellent substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Almond or oat milk makes it dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Always fresh for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Blueberries Fresh is ideal, but frozen can be used without thawing.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Consider margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar You can opt for coconut sugar for a lower glycemic impact.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract Optional; lemon zest is a great alternative if you’re out of extract.
  • 2 large Eggs For a vegan option, replace with a flax egg.
  • 1 tablespoon Finely Grated Lemon Zest Freshly grated is key for maximum impact.
Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese offers a dairy-free choice.
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar Powdered erythritol is a sugar-free alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Feel free to omit or substitute with almond extract.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the full-fat sour cream, whole milk, and a portion of fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Gently toss blueberries in the remaining lemon juice and a touch of flour.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Gradually add the flour mixture and sour cream mixture to the butter mixture, alternating until just combined.
  8. Fold in the blueberries and finely grated lemon zest.
  9. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
  10. Bake for 16-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  11. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add confectioners' sugar and remaining lemon juice.
  13. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Blueberries should be coated in flour to prevent sinking during baking.

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