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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Deliciously moist lemon blueberry cupcakes topped with a light lemon frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries washed and dried
Lemon Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp milk optional for consistency

Method
 

Make the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  4. If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk to reach desired consistency.
  5. Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an extra lemony flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the frosting.

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