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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious lemon blueberry cupcakes topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixer
  • Muffin pans
  • cupcake liners
  • mixing bowls
  • 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 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.75 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour for tossing blueberries

For the lemon cream cheese frosting

  • 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cup 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.
  • 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 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

Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Cupcakes will freeze well for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, blueberry, cupcakes, dessert, Frosting, Lemon
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