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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Delight in these moist Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixer
  • whisk
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for tossing blueberries
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 cups butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups 2% milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 0.75 cups fresh blueberries or frozen

Frosting

  • 0.25 cups cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 36 pieces fresh blueberries for topping

Instructions
 

Cupcake Preparation

  • Pre-heat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon of flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and egg, then add buttermilk, milk, and lemon zest. Mix well until smooth.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined to create a smooth batter.
  • Toss blueberries lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour to keep them from sinking.
  • Gently fold the flour-coated blueberries into the batter.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, evenly distribute the batter among the 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Frosting Preparation

  • Beat cream cheese and softened butter with lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Once cooled, pipe or spread the frosting on each cupcake and garnish with three fresh blueberries on top.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter. You can use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cream cheese frosting, cupcakes, Dessert, Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, Spring Treat, vegetarian
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