Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Light, moist lemon cupcakes with fresh blueberries and easy lemon cream cheese frosting. Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are the perfect spring/summer dessert!

SERVINGS: 14 CUPCAKES FOR THE LEMON CUPCAKES: – 1 and 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) – 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature – 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar – 2 large eggs room temperature – 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract – 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract – 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice – Zest of 2 medium lemon – 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk – 3/4 cup (110 grams) fresh blueberries + 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour FOR THE LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: – 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened to room temperature – 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature – 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar – 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Easy Blueberry Muffins Recipe

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Reserve 14 cupcake liners for two 12-count or one 24-count muffin pans. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.

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In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (4-5 minutes). Add vanilla and mix after each egg.

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Mix in lemon juice, zest, and extract. If the mixture looks curdled, no problem. Mix well after adding the dry ingredients three times, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix the batter with a rubber spatula or spoon.

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Carefully fold blueberries into batter after tossing with teaspoon flour. 3/4-fill 14 cupcake liners with batter.

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Bake batches of cupcakes at 350°F for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and tops spring back.

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Bake batches of cupcakes at 350°F for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and tops spring back.

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After baking, carefully remove cupcakes from pan and cool on wire rack. A stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl with a hand-held mixer can smooth cream cheese. 

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Smooth butter in 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scrape bowl sides as needed to mix powdered sugar and lemon extract. Frost the cooled cupcakes, serve, and enjoy!

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