Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 sticks butter; 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 cups sour cream; 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries; 2 sticks butter; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 10 to 12 cups powdered sugar

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Level: Easy
Total: 50 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Level: Easy
Total: 50 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 sticks butter

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Zest of 1 lemon

2 cups sour cream

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Frosting:

2 sticks butter

8 ounces cream cheese

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

10 to 12 cups powdered sugar

Directions

For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tins with 24 paper liners.
Mix the flour, soda and salt together in a bowl. Set aside. Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and cream until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time and mix thoroughly. Add the vanilla and lemon zest and mix to combine. Add the dry mixture in 3 parts alternating with the sour cream, ending with dry mixture. Stir in the blueberries. Fill the prepared tins two-thirds full and bake 16 to 20 minutes. Cool.
For the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla, lemon zest and juice and blend until combined. Add the powdered sugar gradually until combined.
Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.