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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Deliciously moist lemon blueberry cupcakes topped with a light lemon frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Lemon Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the lemon frosting using a spatula or piping bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh blueberries and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

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