Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

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Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

For the lemon cream cheese frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the lemon cream cheese frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  12. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the lemon cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
  13. Garnish each cupcake with additional lemon zest or a fresh blueberry, if desired.
  14. Serve and enjoy these delightful Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes!

These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, with their bright lemon flavor and bursts of fresh blueberries. They’re sure to be a hit with everyone!

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