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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft, light, and moist lemon cupcakes loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with an easy lemon cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 cupcakes
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

For the lemon cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 0.75 cups fresh blueberries + 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

For the lemon cream cheese frosting

  • 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions
 

To make the lemon cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two standard 12-count muffin pans (or one 24-count muffin pan) with 14 cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes). Mix in each egg one at a time, then the vanilla extract, making sure to mix well after each addition. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract and mix until well combined.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk making sure to mix well after each addition. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to turn the batter and make sure everything is well combined.
  • Toss the blueberries with the teaspoon of flour and gently fold them into the batter.
  • Evenly distribute the batter between all 14 cupcake liners, making sure to only fill them about ¾ of the way full. Bake in separate batches at 350°F for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven, then carefully remove the cupcakes from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

To make the lemon cream cheese frosting

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the butter and mix for about 30 seconds-1 minute until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and lemon extract and continue mixing until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Pipe the frosting on the cooled cupcakes, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cupcakes, Dessert, Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, spring, summer
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