Heres a delicious Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes recipe, offering a fresh, tangy flavor with a sweet burst of blueberriesperfect for a refreshing treat! 𢡄療
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
1 cup fresh blueberries tossed in a little flour to prevent sinking
For the Lemon Buttercream Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1-2 teaspoons milk if needed to thin frosting
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries. Be careful not to overmix to avoid crushing the berries.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Lemon Buttercream Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of milk to reach your desired consistency.
Continue beating until light and fluffy about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Frost the Cupcakes
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the lemon buttercream frosting.
Garnish with extra blueberries or a sprinkle of lemon zest, if desired.
Serve and Enjoy!
These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are sure to be a hit with their zesty lemon flavor and sweet, juicy blueberriesperfect for any occasion! 療