Description
Discover the best blueberry lime cupcake recipe! Our step-by-step guide ensures easy baking and the best flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- Zest of 2 large limes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, lightly tossed with 1 tbsp flour
- For the Whipped Lime Buttercream:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
- Zest of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Oven & Muffin Tin: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Lightly toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour.
- 2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- 3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and lime zest.
- 4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix on low speed just until combined; do not overmix.
- 6. Fold in Blueberries & Lime Juice: Gently fold in the flour-dusted blueberries and fresh lime juice with a spatula.
- 7. Fill & Bake: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8. Cool: Let cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- 9. Make Frosting: For buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- 10. Frost & Serve: Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins