Mini Lemon Cupcakes With Blueberry Frosting

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These Mini Lemon Cupcakes With Blueberry Frosting are a real treat. The lemon cupcakes have a real lemon punch. Between the lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract it would be hard to mistake that lemon flavor but just to be sure, each cupcake is injected with fresh lemon curd to give you a bright, moist, tender cupcake that would be delicious on its own but top it with some blueberry buttercream and you have the perfect combination of flavors all meld together in one bite sized cupcake.

You know how certain flavors just complement each other, like apples and cinnamon or chocolate and peanut butter. Each flavor elevates the other, making them even better. Well another great flavor combination is lemon and blueberry. The sweet flavor of the blueberry is the perfect match to the bright tangy flavor of the lemon, and when combined together, creates a flavor explosion.

Why You Will Love These Cupcakes

  • Flavor, Flavor, Flavor: If you like lemon, then these are the cupcakes for you. With the addition of lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract and lemon curd, there will be no mistaking that bright lemon flavor
  • Texture: The addition of lemon curd adds a ton of moisture to these already moist and tender cupcakes.
  • Appearance: These cupcakes are a real show stopper. The bright pink blueberry frosting is the perfect addition to these cupcakes. The best part, no artificial food dyes needed. That bright color comes from the juice of the cooked down blueberries.

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Tips For Making These Cupcakes

  • Preparation: These cupcakes have several components. The lemon curd for the cupcakes and the cooked blueberries for the frosting. Making these ahead of time will help make the process of preparing these cupcakes a bit easier.
  • The Lemon Curd: Now you can use store bought lemon curd, but if you would like to make your own Lemon Curd, it is quite easy. Which ever lemon curd you use, the best way to fill your cupcakes is with a Flavor Injector. It’s the perfect way to add a lot of flavor easily.
  • Mini Cupcake Baking Tray: I like to use a sturdy non stick baking tray lined with Mini Cupcake Liners. This will help with serving and allow for easy clean up.

Ingredients Needed To Make These Cupcakes

  • Flour: All Purpose Flour works best.
  • Baking Powder & Baking Soda: These are leavening agents. They will give your cupcakes rise and make them soft and fluffy
  • Salt: A pinch of salt added to recipes, enhances the flavors in that recipe.
  • Butter: I always opt for unsalted butter so that I can control the salt content in my recipes.
  • Eggs: Room temperature.
  • Plain Greek Yogurt: Full fat or less fat.
  • Sugar: Granulated Sugar not only adds sweetness but will also give your cupcakes texture.
  • Lemon: You will want both the zest and juice. Always zest before juicing.
  • Extract: Lemon Extract Will enhance that lemon flavor.
  • Blueberries: Either fresh or frozen will do.
  • Powdered Sugar: Used for the frosting because it easily dissolves, creating a smooth texture.
  • Milk: Full fat. Used to lighten the texture of the frosting if necessary.
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Mini Lemon Cupcakes With Blueberry Frosting

Recipe by BrendaCourse: DessertDifficulty: Medium

These Cupcakes scream lemon. Between the lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract and lemon curd there will be no mistaking that lemon flavor. Then topped with a sweet creamy blueberry buttercream to create the perfect bite.

Ingredients

  • For The Cupcake

  • 1 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour

  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda

  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 Cup unsalted butter at room temperature

  • 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar

  • 1 Egg + 1 egg yolk at room temperature

  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Extract

  • 1 Cup plain full fat greek yogurt

  • 1/2 Cup Lemon Curd, homemade or store bought

  • For The Buttercream Frosting

  • 2 Cups fresh or frozen blueberries

  • Zest and juice of 1 Lemon

  • 1 Cup unsalted butter at room temperature

  • 3 1/2 – 4 Cups Powdered Sugar

  • 1 – 2 Tablespoons milk

Directions

  • If you are making your own Lemon Curd follow the link and prepare that first. It will have to cool completely before using.
  • For The Cupcakes
  • Preheat the oven to 350º. Line a Mini Cupcake Tray with Mini Cupcake Liners and set to the side.
  • To a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined.
  • To a separate large mixing bowl, beat using a hand mixer, the butter and sugar together until completely combined. Add the egg and egg yolk and continue beating until fluffy. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract and continue beating until combined. Add half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add the plain greek yogurt and beat until combined. Add the remaining flour and once again, beat until just combined.
  • Fill each cupcake liner on the prepared cupcake tray to 3/4 full. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in one of the cupcakes comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • For The Blueberry Frosting
  • Bring blueberries, lemon zest and lemon juice to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir occasionally and mash the blueberries along the way. Continue cooking until blueberries thicken, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Place a fine mesh strainer over a small bowl. Pour the cooked blueberries into the strainer. Using the back of a spoon, press on the blueberries to release as much juice as possible, leaving the pulp and any skin behind in the strainer. Place the strained juice on the side to cool completely.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter until smooth. With the mixer off, add the powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of the completely cooled blueberry juice and beat on low until combined. Raise to medium high and beat until smooth. If necessary add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition until piping consistence.
  • How To Assemble
  • Using a Flavor Injector, inject a small amount of lemon curd into the center of each cupcake.
  • Place blueberry frosting in a Large Piping Bag fitted with a Star Tip. Pipe a small amount of blueberry frosting on each cupcake. Drizzle a small amount of left over blueberry juice on top of each cupcake then serve.
  • Enjoy.