Description
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream Frosting are a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, making them the perfect treat for any spring or summer gathering. Each moist cupcake is filled with luscious lemon curd and topped with a vibrant blueberry buttercream frosting, offering a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. These cupcakes not only taste fantastic but also boast an impressive presentation that will leave your guests in awe. Ideal for birthdays, picnics, or casual get-togethers, theyβre easy to make and can be customized to suit any palate. Whether youβre baking for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Lemon curd (for filling)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare lemon curd ahead of time and chill until needed.
- Make blueberry puree by cooking blueberries, lemon zest, juice, and sugar until thickened; strain and cool.
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl or mixer, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy; mix in eggs, lemon extract, zest, and juice.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder/soda, salt) and alternate adding them with sour cream into the batter until smooth.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter; bake for 16-18 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Core cooled cupcakes and fill each with chilled lemon curd.
- For frosting, beat softened butter while gradually adding powdered sugar; drizzle in blueberry puree until combined.
- Frost each cupcake attractively and garnish with fresh blueberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure cupcakes cool completely before frosting to maintain structure. Customize by adding extra fruit toppings for variety.