Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes: The Best Homemade Treat to Savor
These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and filled with zesty lemon flavor and juicy blueberries. Perfect for any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra lemon flavor, sprinkle some lemon zest on top of the frosting.
- These cupcakes can also be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, homemade cupcakes, dessert