Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Name: Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 lemon cake mix; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup lemon curd; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 cups powdered sugar

Modified: Jul 5, 2021 · Published: Jun 25, 2013 by Jocelyn · This post may contain affiliate links · 91 Comments

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These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are a refreshing and fruity cupcake to celebrate any holiday with.

I had so much fun creating these Cherry Lime Cupcakes for the last fun blog hop, that I was all in when I was contacted to join in another fun cupcake hop with a giveaway. Make sure you scroll down and check out all of the fabulous bloggers in this Sprinkles will Fly, a Patriotic cupcake event...I know you will be just as impressed at all their cupcakes.

This cupcake party shows you just how pretty your cupcake creations can look with the right wrapper. So many different cupcake ideas came to mind like these Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes or these Firecracker Cupcakes, but for some reason I am all about the fruit this week.

So I decided on a lemon cupcake with a lemon curd filling and a bright blueberry butter cream frosting. I did go simple on you today...box cake mix and a jar of lemon curd from the grocery store. Gotta love the easy factor, right? But the star of this cupcake is the blueberry frosting.

By heating the blueberries with a little bit of water, I was able to create a very simple blueberry "jelly" that I added to butter cream frosting. It made such a pretty frosting color, that I didn't set up too much of a display for these cupcakes. I used white dishes that I found in my cupboards and some dark blue star napkins from Michaels to show off the cupcakes.

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Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Easy lemon cupcakes filled with a lemon curd and topped with blueberry butter cream

Ingredients

1 lemon cake mix
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup lemon curd
½ cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons water
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup shortening
¼ teaspoon salt
5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Bake the cupcakes according to the package directions, using the lemon juice for part of the water. Bake cupcakes for 18 minutes. Let cool.
Place the blueberries and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to stir and to smash all the berries. Keep heating until the berries have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly. Cool.
Beat the butter, shortening, and salt until creamy. Add the blueberry mixture and beat until completely mix in. Slowly add the sugar until it has all been incorporated.
Use a cupcake corer or a melon scooper to remove the center of the cupcakes.
Fill with lemon curd and top with the blueberry butter cream. Keep refrigerated until serving. Makes 24 cupcakes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 262Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 193mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 0gSugar: 34gProtein: 1g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

These easy lemon cupcakes filled with lemon curd and topped with blueberry butter cream are refreshing and delicious.

Other fun lemon desserts that are great for summer parties:

Lemon Magic Bars

Lemon Cheesecake Cake

Lemon Mousse Fruit Parfaits

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Comments

Kelly says

June 25, 2013 at 3:04 pm

I like the color contrast. Very pretty!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:50 pm
  
  Thanks Kelly!!
  
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Toni Miller says

June 25, 2013 at 2:51 pm

What a great flavor combo! Perfect for summer. 🙂

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:49 pm
  
  Thank you Toni!!
  
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Happy Valley Chow says

June 25, 2013 at 2:47 pm

How patriotic! Those definitely sound awesome, cannot wait for the 4th of July! 🙂

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:49 pm
  
  Thanks!! 😉
  
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Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

June 25, 2013 at 2:10 pm

Oh this buttercream! I want to spoon it straight into my face!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:48 pm
  
  I might have done just that, LOL!! 😉
  
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Tieghan says

June 25, 2013 at 1:37 pm

These are beautiful! Wow! So pretty and I bet ley taste amazing! I am all over blueberries this season!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:47 pm
  
  Thanks Teighan!! They really do taste quite good, and blueberries are just the best!! 😉
  
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Karly says

June 25, 2013 at 1:37 pm

Oh my gosh, could that frosting be any prettier?

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:46 pm
  
  Thanks Karly!!
  
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Carrie of Bella Cupcake Couture says

June 25, 2013 at 1:25 pm

These cupcakes look so delicious and so pretty in the red & white stripes. I always love how you photograph things. So elegant and beautiful!!! Thanks for participating!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:46 pm
  
  Thank you soooo very much!! 😉 Thank you for letting me be a part!!
  
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Nicole Underwood says

June 25, 2013 at 12:57 pm

Things that are both lemon and blueberry make me EXTREMELY happy! These look delish!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:44 pm
  
  Thanks Nicole!! I love this pair also!! 🙂
  
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Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

June 25, 2013 at 12:36 pm

Love these striped wrappers. And of course the cupcakes, YUM.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:43 pm
  
  Thanks girl!! 😉
  
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Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

June 25, 2013 at 12:32 pm

These cupcakes are so pretty! I love the Blueberry Frosting!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:41 pm
  
  Thanks Julianne!!
  
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Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

June 25, 2013 at 12:11 pm

That frosting is such a beautiful color! Not to mention, how moist these cupcakes look.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:41 pm
  
  Thanks Nicole!!
  
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Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

June 25, 2013 at 12:09 pm

Jocelyn these look so good and I totally love the easy factor!!! This is such a great giveaway! Thanks!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:40 pm
  
  Thank you Nancy!! And you're totally welcome!! 😉
  
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Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says

June 25, 2013 at 12:08 pm

That blueberry icing looks awesome and perfectly matches your wrappers! Beautiful!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:39 pm
  
  Thanks Lindsay!!
  
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Danielle says

June 25, 2013 at 11:54 am

Love the idea behind the blueberry buttercream. And isn't frosting always the star of the cupcake show?

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:39 pm
  
  Thanks Danielle!! And yes, I think so! 😉
  
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marcie@flavorthemoments says

June 25, 2013 at 11:35 am

I love big lemon flavor, and this looks like it! I love that blueberry frosting...it looks to die for!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:38 pm
  
  Yes, the lemon and blueberry are a math made in summertime heaven!! 😉
  
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Mercedes says

June 25, 2013 at 11:27 am

The Olivia Swirl in Navy Blue are my favorite! These cupcakes are gorgeous!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:37 pm
  
  Thank you Mercedes!!
  
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Jill @ Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons says

June 25, 2013 at 11:27 am

The blueberry frosting sounds great..love your cupcakes!:)

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:36 pm
  
  Thank you Jill!!
  
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Beth @ Hungry Happenings says

June 25, 2013 at 11:24 am

The color of the blueberry frosting is so pretty and I'm sure it tastes amazing too, especially on top of a lemon cupcake. Great job!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:36 pm
  
  Thanks!! Yes, lemon and blueberry are a delightful pair!
  
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Nichole Spencer says

June 25, 2013 at 11:20 am

The 3 different red white and blue Olivia swirl wrappers are my favorite.

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Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

June 25, 2013 at 11:18 am

Love the sound (and look!) of the blueberry frosting!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker says
  
  June 26, 2013 at 9:35 pm
  
  Thanks Jessica!!
  
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