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Blueberry Cupcakes

Irresistibly Moist Blueberry Cupcakes You’ll Love to Bake

These Blueberry Cupcakes are super moist with a fluffy texture and delightful tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup buttermilk can be substituted with DIY buttermilk (milk + vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries toss with flour before folding into the batter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar can be substituted with more granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour can be substituted with all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons freeze dried blueberries

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Smash ⅓ cup of fresh blueberries, then mix them with 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup of vegetable oil, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ¼ cup of light brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Incorporate 2 large eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture.
  5. Gradually mix in the blueberry buttermilk mixture until smooth.
  6. Whisk together 1 ½ cups of cake flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, then gently fold into the wet ingredients.
  7. Toss the remaining 1 cup of fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and fold them into the batter.
  8. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full with batter.
  9. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cupcakes for 10-15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese and ¼ cup of unsalted butter, then add 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
  12. Fold in 2 tablespoons of crushed freeze-dried blueberries, then frost the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cupcakes wrapped in the fridge for up to 4 days for optimal taste.

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