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Lemon blueberry cupcakes
Husnain Ali

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe

Light, fluffy lemon cupcakes bursting with fresh blueberries, topped with a tangy lemon frosting. Perfect for spring parties, afternoon tea, or just a sweet treat any day. Easy to make and irresistibly moist.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice for frosting
  • 1 tsp lemon zest for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and lemon zest.
  5. Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined.
  7. Carefully fold in blueberries, coating them in a little flour to prevent sinking.
  8. Divide batter evenly among liners and bake 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  10. For frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy, then mix in lemon juice and zest.
  11. Frost cupcakes and optionally garnish with extra blueberries or lemon zest.

Notes

  • Use fresh blueberries for the best results; frozen blueberries may bleed.
  • Adjust frosting sweetness to taste.

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