Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these zesty Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes! This incredibly versatile recipe lets you unleash your creativity. Swap lemon for lime and blueberries for strawberries, or try an orange and raspberry combo – the possibilities are endless! We recommend topping with a classic vanilla buttercream frosting, but a vibrant lemon-extract frosting would be equally delicious. Get ready for a burst of sunshine in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 144.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes

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How to Make Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) vegan butter substitute, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and ½ cup unsweetened applesauce until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup soy milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the zest and juice of 1 large lemon.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries.
  7. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes?

Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes?

Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes has approximately 144.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes are Butter Substitute, Sugar, Applesauce, Flour, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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