Lemon Cupcakes with Fresh Blueberry Buttercream

Lemon Cupcakes with Fresh Blueberry Buttercream

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Light, fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with vibrant blueberry buttercream frosting. The perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors in an easy-to-make dessert that's sure to impress.

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Cooking tools:

  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liner
  • Food processor
  • Blender
  • Hand mixer
  • Sifter
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag
  • Offset spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Toothpick
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk (I used 1% milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¾ cups fresh blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 5½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • splash of milk (only needed if buttercream consistency is too dry)

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