Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream: A Delightful Twist
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These Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream offer a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blueberry buttercream frosting
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Divide the batter into the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with blueberry buttercream.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh blueberries.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon zest for a more intense lemon flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg