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Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream

Deliciously moist lemon cupcakes topped with a rich blueberry buttercream frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Blueberry Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Blueberry Buttercream
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well until smooth.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the blueberries over medium heat until they break down and release their juices.
  4. Strain the blueberries to remove the skins and add the juice to the buttercream.
  5. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
Assemble the Cupcakes
  1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the blueberry buttercream.
  2. Decorate with fresh blueberries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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