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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

If you love sweet and tart desserts, you should make these easy Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes. The cupcakes are tender, while the bright frosting adds more citrus flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Cool Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 440kcal

Ingredients

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Garnish

  • Fresh blueberries or lemon slices

Instructions

For the cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Slowly stir in the milk until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  • In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour. Gently fold them into the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly between cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the blueberry cream cheese frosting

  • Add the blueberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Blend in a food processor until pureed, and let cool completely before using.
  • In a medium bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar gradually until combined.
  • Add the cooled blueberry puree, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  • If the frosting is too soft, gradually add more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before piping.
  • Frost fully cooled cupcakes. Garnish with fresh blueberries or lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  • Allow the blueberry puree to cool completely before combining it with the cream cheese and butter to keep your frosting from melting and becoming runny.
  • Don’t overmix the batter, or you’ll have dense lemon blueberry cupcakes. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg