Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Anytime
Cake/Cupcake
Lemon Extract
10 Minutes Prep
18-20 Minutes Cook
18 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon Magnolia-Star Lemon Extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
     

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 – 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high until creamy – about 1 minute. Add granulated and brown sugars and beat on medium-high speed until creamed, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until everything is completely combined, about 2 full minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Beat on low speed for 5 seconds, then beat in the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Add the blueberries and gently fold into the batter. Batter is extremely thick. Do not over mix.
  4. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop batter into muffin tin. Bake for about 18-20 min. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  5. Making the frosting: Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth. Add confectioners sugar, 1 Tablespoon cream, vanilla extract and salt. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Add 1 more Tablespoon of cream to thin out, if needed.
  6. To ice, fill piping bag with desired tip. Ice each individually and top with coarse sugar, lemon zest and blueberry for garnish.
     
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