Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe
These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are a delightful treat with a burst of citrusy flavor from fresh lemon juice and a pop of sweetness from wild blueberries. Topped with a creamy icing, these moist and flavorful cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.
- Author: SANA Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 16 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
- 2 cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes – Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line 16 cupcake molds with paper liners and lightly spray them with non-stick spray.
- Mix the milk, melted butter, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla together. Then, add the baking powder and baking soda. Add the lemon extract if using; stir. The mixture will begin to fizz. Quickly mix in the flour until a smooth batter forms.
- Fill about 16 muffin/cupcake molds 2/3 full with the batter and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- While the cupcakes are baking, use an electric hand mixer to mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and softened butter to make the icing.
- Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool and drizzle the icing over top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, Blueberry Desserts, Citrus Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting