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    Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes

    18/01/2019 by thebakingexplorer 29 Comments

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    Lemon & Blueberry is such a classic combination, it's always been one of my favourites. I love using up leftover blueberries by putting them in cupcakes, sometimes I don't even bother icing them, they're just great warm from the oven! Theses Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes are packed with juicy blueberries and decorated with a zingy lemon buttercream for extra decadence. They would be great for afternoon tea, a party or a baby shower!

    Step by step...

    For the sponge, I creamed the butter, sugar and lemon zest together. Next whisked in the eggs and milk, and then I whisked in the self raising flour.

    I divided the batter between 12 cupcakes cases and added fresh blueberries to each cake. They baked for 20-25 minutes until golden.

    I made the lemon buttercream by mixing together icing sugar, butter and lemon extract. Once I piped it onto the cupcakes I then topped them with fresh blueberries and lemon zest for decoration.

    Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes

    I love how fresh and bright the Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes look! And the juicy blueberries and zesty lemon are just perfect together.

    Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes

    I served these Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes at my baby shower and my friends loved them!

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    Cupcake tin Electric hand mixer Piping bags
    Zester Lemon extract Ateco 829 piping nozzle

    *I earn a small amount of money if you buy the products after clicking on the links. You will not be charged anything extra for this. Thank you for supporting The Baking Explorer!

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    Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes

    Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes

    Lemon and blueberry cupcakes with lemon buttercream and fresh blueberries on top
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Cupcake
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the sponge

    • 175 g Butter or baking spread
    • 175 g Caster sugar
    • 1 Lemon zest only
    • 3 Eggs large
    • 175 g Self raising flour
    • 150 g Blueberries (about 4 per cupcake)

    For the buttercream

    • 200 g Butter or Baking spread
    • 400 g Icing sugar
    • 2 tsp Lemon extract

    For decoration

    • Lemon zest optional
    • 50 g Blueberries (about 3 per cupcake)

    Instructions

    • Pre heat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a muffin tin with cupcake cases
    • Cream together the butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy
    • Add the eggs and whisk in
    • Add the self raising flour and whisk in
    • Divide the mixture between the cupcakes cases, then add 4 blueberries to each cupcake and press them into the batter
    • Bake them for 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Put them on a rack to cool completely
    • To make the buttercream mix together the icing sugar and butter using an electric hand whisk or food mixer until they start to come together, then add the lemon extract and mix until smooth
    • Put the buttercream into a large piping bag fitted with a nozzle of your choice and pipe it onto the cupcakes
    • Add blueberries and lemon zest to decorate
    • Store in an airtight container in a cool place, eat leftovers within 3 days
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    If you like this, check out more of my Cupcake recipes!

    Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes

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    I'm linking this recipe up with Cook Blog Share hosted by Peachicks Bakery, Baking Crumbs hosted by Jo's Kitchen Larder, and Fiesta Fridays hosted by The Not So Creative Cook and Ai Made It For You.

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    Comments

    1. Jacqui Bellefontaine

      January 18, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Ohh these look really yummy.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:20 am

        Thanks Jacqui!

        Reply
    2. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery

      January 19, 2019 at 5:21 am

      5 stars
      Oh my! Love anything with lemon & blueberry in! Definitely pinning this to make a me-safe version! Thanks for sharing #CookBlogShare

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:22 am

        Thank you! I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    3. Hali

      January 19, 2019 at 11:47 pm

      I agree, blueberry and lemon is such a classic and refreshing combination! These cupcakes look beautiful and delicious. I'm dropping in from Fiesta Friday - thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:27 am

        Thanks so much, it's one of my favourite combinations!

        Reply
    4. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook

      January 20, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Ahhh! I missed eating muffins and these look so yummy! Thanks for sharing, Kat. Happy Fiesta Friday!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:27 am

        Thanks Jhuls!

        Reply
    5. Ai | Ai made it for you

      January 20, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious Kat! And you had a baby shower! How exciting 😀
      Happy Fiesta Friday, mama!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:28 am

        Thank you! Yes it was such a fun day!

        Reply
    6. Rita

      January 23, 2019 at 3:44 am

      5 stars
      Kat, these are so delicious, will have to try one day. Take care and happy fiesta friday... pinning to my board and sharing on gb.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Thank you, I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    7. jenny walters

      January 23, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious sounding cupcake literally bursting with fruity flavour. These look very special indeed. I could inhale at least six in a sitting and still feel like a lady! Thank you for sharing at #BakingCrumbs

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Haha I like your thinking Jenny!

        Reply
    8. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder

      January 24, 2019 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love the sound of these cupcakes Kat! Lemon and blueberries are a classic combo plus they look so pretty and cute and light! Thank you for sharing with #BakingCrumbs 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 28, 2019 at 10:35 am

        Thanks so much Jo!

        Reply
    9. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      January 29, 2019 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love lemon and blueberries together and love that you've added blueberries to the actual cupcakes.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 01, 2019 at 5:42 pm

        Thanks Cat! Blueberries in cake are one of my favourite things 😀

        Reply
    10. Kaye Enguerra

      March 11, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe! Please could I ask which pipping tip you've heard for these? They look lovely!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 13, 2019 at 10:40 am

        Thanks! I used an Ateco 829 🙂

        Reply
    11. Chloe

      October 07, 2019 at 10:55 pm

      lemon and blueberry, can’t go wrong! lovely cupcakes ?

      Reply
    12. Bruce

      February 13, 2020 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      Have just made these, they are absolutely delicious

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 13, 2020 at 1:12 pm

        Hi Bruce, thanks so much for letting me know, I'm so pleased you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    13. Bron

      July 14, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Made today. Gorgeous and easy recipe, came out perfectly light and fluffy. Thank you Kat 😄😄

      Reply
    14. Jennie

      September 13, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      These were so tasty! Really easy and quick to make. Thanks Kat 🌟

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 13, 2020 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Jennie!!

        Reply
    15. Jax

      October 04, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Kat,

      I just had to let you know that I tried this recipe using blueberries from my own garden, the more natural the better for me. The texture and taste of this recipe is second to none. The best cupcake mix ever!! I looked at other recipes including muffin one's but I didn't like the fact that they use oil. I do not use hydrogenated oil at all, be it canola, sunflower seed or whatever. Thank you so much for sharing with us all. It will always be my 'go to' for any cupcakes I make from now on.

      Jax.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        October 05, 2020 at 5:50 pm

        Thank you so much Jax! This is such lovely feedback, you've really made my day!

        Reply
    16. Ammaarah

      March 10, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out absolutely amazing! It's definitely a recipe I can see myself using again and again especially during Spring and Summer. Highly recommend 🙂

      Reply

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