Best 6 Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Lemon blueberry cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the bright, citrusy flavor of lemons with the sweet and juicy burst of blueberries. Topped with a luscious lemon cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a moist and tender crumb. Whether you're looking for a special dessert for a party or a simple snack to enjoy at home, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES



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My favorite Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes! Topped with homemade Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Blueberries.

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 and 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, if using frozen do not thaw first
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, but really amps up the lemon flavor)
1 large egg plus one egg yolk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very soft
(1) 8 ounce block full-fat cream cheese, very soft
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, but really amps up the lemon flavor)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, optional
1/2 cup fresh blueberries, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). *Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine 1 and 3/4 cups of the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a separate bowl combine the sour cream, milk, and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice; whisk well to combine and set aside. Place blueberries in a small bowl; add remaining lemon juice and toss to coat the berries; add remaining flour and toss to coat the berries in the flour; set aside.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add in the granulated sugar and lemon extract (if using) and beat until well combined. Add in the egg and egg yolk and mix well. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until just combined (this should take about 5 seconds). Add 1/2 of the sour cream mixture and mix until just combined. Repeat with remaining flour and sour cream mix, being sure to mix on low until just combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the floured blueberries (and any excess flour in the bowl) and lemon zest.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cupcakes are cool, frost and decorate. The cupcakes may also be frozen, unfrosted and stored in a freezer safe bag, for up to 2 months.
  • In a medium bowl using a handheld electric mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium-speed until smooth and creamy. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add in the powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the vanilla extract, lemon extract (if using) and lemon zest; beat smooth. If the consistency appears too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or heavy cream, but only if necessary. The frosting should be creamy and spreadable, but also thick enough to hold its shape. Pipe or spread the frosting on top of each cooled cupcake.
  • Top each frosted cupcake with a pinch of lemon zest and extra blueberries, optional but pretty!

LEMON BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
2 sticks butter
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
10 to 12 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tins with 24 paper liners.
  • Mix the flour, soda and salt together in a bowl. Set aside. Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and cream until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time and mix thoroughly. Add the vanilla and lemon zest and mix to combine. Add the dry mixture in 3 parts alternating with the sour cream, ending with dry mixture. Stir in the blueberries. Fill the prepared tins two-thirds full and bake 16 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  • For the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla, lemon zest and juice and blend until combined. Add the powdered sugar gradually until combined.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
  • This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

LEMON CUPCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE FILLING AND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 30 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
4 egg whites
Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 lemons
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups blueberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 ounces cream cheese
7 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill the cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Beat the granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy in a standing mixer. Beat in the eggs. Add the lemon zest and juice and beat until combined.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. Alternately add the buttermilk and flour mixture to the standing mixer, beating well between each addition.
  • Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full. Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Refrigerate the cupcakes until they are completely cooled.
  • For the filling: Cook 1/3 cup water, 1 cup of the blueberries and granulated sugar over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the blueberries begin to burst, add the remaining 1 cup blueberries and cook on medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes. The filling is done when it coats the back of a metal spoon.
  • For the frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy in a standing mixer. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Core the cupcakes using an apple corer. Fill each cupcake core with the blueberry compote filling and top with the cream cheese frosting.

LEMON-BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY-LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Zesty and bright, these cupcakes are sure to wow! A vibrant frosting (flavored with a quick homemade jam) sits atop a lemony, moist cupcake studded with colorful berries. Using frozen blueberries makes these cupcakes accessible any time of year, too!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Lemon Cupcakes

Time 4h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 ½ cups frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 ½ cups frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • Combine frozen blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice for jam in a small pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced and thickened, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract as much jam as possible; you should have approximately 1/4 cup. Discard any solids and refrigerate jam until completely cool, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt for cupcakes together in a small bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until combined. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beating batter just until combined after each addition; batter will be somewhat thick.
  • Place frozen blueberries in a small bowl and toss with flour until coated. Add to the batter and fold to incorporate. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each one 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Check to see if a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, and continue to bake, if needed, for 4 to 8 more minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes more.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, remove blueberry jam from the refrigerator. Measure out 1/4 cup for the frosting and reserve any extra for another use.
  • Beat butter for frosting in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt; beat until thoroughly combined. Add 1/4 cup blueberry jam and mix until combined. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Add heavy cream and beat until frosting is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 132.7 mg

LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I've been on a lemon and lime kick lately and these cupcakes are DELICIOUS! Let your inner artist shine. Cupcakes are a fun way to experiment with piping frosting and trying out new decorating ideas. If you mess up, just eat it! Found on countryhome.com

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk)
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
lemon cream cheese frosting (see recipe in directions)
fresh edible flower, shaved white chocolate, and lemon zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Line twenty-four 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Add flour mixture and buttermilk or sour milk alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice (batter may appear slightly curdled). Divide evenly among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool thoroughly on wire racks.**.
  • When completely cooled, pipe or spread with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Decorate as desired with additional piped frosting, edible flowers (pesticide-free), shaved white chocolate, and lemon zest. Store frosted cupcakes in a covered container and keep refrigerated. Makes 24 cupcakes.
  • Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: Finely shred 1 teaspoon lemon peel; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl combine two 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; and 1 teaspoon lemon juice; beat with electric mixer on low to medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating well. Gradually beat in 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups additional powdered sugar to make frosting that is easy to spread. Stir in the lemon peel. If desired, tint some of the frosting with pink gel icing color for decorating.
  • *NOTE: To make sour milk, place 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup, then add enough milk to make 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes before using.
  • **MAKE AHEAD: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes in a freezer container for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before frosting. The frosting can be made up to 3 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Set out at room temperature to soften enough to spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 51.7, Sodium 163.7, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.2, Protein 2.7

LEMON-GLAZED BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES



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Glazing these blueberry cupcakes as they bake gives them an interesting crunch!

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries
1 cup milk
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • Sift 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt together into another bowl. Toss blueberries with remaining flour.
  • Beat flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugar on medium speed, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Fold in blueberries. Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops look dry, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, water, lemon juice, and zest together to make a thick but spreadable glaze. Remove cupcakes from the oven and spread 1 tablespoon glaze over each.
  • Return cupcakes to the oven and continue baking until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Remove from the pans and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 140.7 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full, as they will rise during baking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a lighter frosting, use low-fat cream cheese.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Sprinkle the cupcakes with lemon zest or fresh blueberries before serving for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

These lemon blueberry cupcakes with lemon cream cheese frosting are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even for breakfast, these cupcakes are sure to please everyone.

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