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Gender reveal cupcakes with pink and blue frosting swirls, featuring a hidden blue filling and festive baby-themed toppers.

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe: Easy, Moist, and Full of Flavor

  • Author: sistarecipes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

Fluffy, moist, and bursting with citrusy brightness and juicy blueberries, these lemon blueberry cupcakes are topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting that makes them the perfect treat for any occasion—from brunch to baby showers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
  6. Toss blueberries in a bit of flour and gently fold into batter.
  7. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 15–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, whipping until fluffy.
  11. Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes and garnish with lemon zest or fresh blueberries.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the batter for the fluffiest texture. Tossing blueberries in flour helps them stay evenly distributed while baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: lemon blueberry cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, spring dessert, brunch treat

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