Description
Bright and refreshing Lemon Cupcakes topped with silky Blueberry Buttercream. These soft, citrusy cupcakes are bursting with fresh lemon flavor and finished with a naturally vibrant blueberry frosting — perfect for spring, summer, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- For the Lemon Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the Blueberry Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup blueberry puree (fresh blueberries blended and strained)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 175°C / 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare blueberry buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add blueberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh blueberries or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
If the blueberry buttercream becomes too soft, chill it for 15–20 minutes before piping. For a stronger lemon flavor, brush cupcakes lightly with lemon syrup after baking. Store in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon cupcakes, blueberry buttercream, lemon blueberry dessert, spring cupcakes