🫐 The Ultimate Blueberry Cupcake Recipe – Soft, Moist & Bursting with Flavor!
Looking for a cupcake that’s fruity, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious? These homemade blueberry cupcakes are exactly that—a bakery-style treat you can easily make at home. Packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a creamy blueberry buttercream, they’re perfect for birthdays, family get-togethers, tea parties, or simply a cozy evening snack.
If you’ve been searching for the best blueberry cupcake recipe, this one will quickly become your go-to.
🍇 Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Cupcakes
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Packed with Real Blueberries – Every bite is bursting with juicy, fruity goodness.
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Soft & Moist Texture – Perfectly fluffy crumb with just the right amount of sweetness.
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Beginner-Friendly – No fancy tools required, just a whisk and a mixing bowl.
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Perfect for All Occasions – Serve them at parties, picnics, or enjoy them with coffee.
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Customizable – Add lemon zest, cream cheese frosting, or even a chocolate drizzle.
Packed with Real Blueberries – Every bite is bursting with juicy, fruity goodness.
Soft & Moist Texture – Perfectly fluffy crumb with just the right amount of sweetness.
Beginner-Friendly – No fancy tools required, just a whisk and a mixing bowl.
Perfect for All Occasions – Serve them at parties, picnics, or enjoy them with coffee.
Customizable – Add lemon zest, cream cheese frosting, or even a chocolate drizzle.
🧁 Ingredients You’ll Need (Yields 12–16 Medium Cupcakes)
Dry Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs (room temperature)
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30 ml vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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2 tbsp milk
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp blueberry extract (optional, for stronger flavor)
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½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 large eggs (room temperature)
30 ml vegetable oil (or melted butter)
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp blueberry extract (optional, for stronger flavor)
½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Fluffy Egg Base
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Separate the egg whites and yolks.
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Beat egg whites with sugar on low speed, then gradually increase to high until stiff peaks form.
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Add in egg yolks and mix gently.
Separate the egg whites and yolks.
Beat egg whites with sugar on low speed, then gradually increase to high until stiff peaks form.
Add in egg yolks and mix gently.
Step 2: Prep the Dry Mix
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
Step 3: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Gently fold the dry mix into the egg mixture.
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Stir in milk and oil until smooth.
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Add vanilla and blueberry extracts.
Gently fold the dry mix into the egg mixture.
Stir in milk and oil until smooth.
Add vanilla and blueberry extracts.
Step 4: Add the Blueberries
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Lightly coat blueberries in flour (this prevents sinking).
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Carefully fold them into the batter without overmixing.
Lightly coat blueberries in flour (this prevents sinking).
Carefully fold them into the batter without overmixing.
Step 5: Bake the Cupcakes
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Line a cupcake tray with liners and fill each cup ¾ full.
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Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let them cool completely before frosting.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a cupcake tray with liners and fill each cup ¾ full.
Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let them cool completely before frosting.
🧈 Optional: Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup blueberry purée (blend fresh/frozen blueberries)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup blueberry purée (blend fresh/frozen blueberries)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
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Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
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Add blueberry purée and vanilla, then whip until light and fluffy.
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Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh blueberries.
Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
Add blueberry purée and vanilla, then whip until light and fluffy.
Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh blueberries.
✨ Variations to Try
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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes – Add 1 tsp lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
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Cream Cheese Frosting – Swap buttercream with tangy cream cheese frosting.
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Chocolate Drizzle – Drizzle melted chocolate over frosted cupcakes.
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Blueberry Muffin Style – Skip frosting and sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes – Add 1 tsp lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
Cream Cheese Frosting – Swap buttercream with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Chocolate Drizzle – Drizzle melted chocolate over frosted cupcakes.
Blueberry Muffin Style – Skip frosting and sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
📦 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
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Room Temperature: Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Refrigerator: Frosted cupcakes stay fresh for 3–4 days in the fridge.
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Freezer: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months. Thaw and frost when ready.
Room Temperature: Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Frosted cupcakes stay fresh for 3–4 days in the fridge.
Freezer: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months. Thaw and frost when ready.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes! Just don’t thaw them before adding to the batter. Coat with flour to avoid color bleeding.
2. Why do my blueberries sink to the bottom?
Coating them lightly in flour keeps them evenly distributed.
3. Can I make these without eggs?
Yes—replace each egg with ¼ cup yogurt or unsweetened applesauce.
4. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely! Just double all the ingredients and bake in batches.
5. How do I get bakery-style domed cupcakes?
Start baking at 200°C (390°F) for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 180°C (350°F).
🌟 Expert Tips for Perfect Cupcakes
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Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth mixing.
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Don’t overmix—overmixing makes cupcakes dense.
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Fill liners only ¾ full for perfectly risen cupcakes.
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Cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth mixing.
Don’t overmix—overmixing makes cupcakes dense.
Fill liners only ¾ full for perfectly risen cupcakes.
Cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
💙 Final Thoughts
These soft and moist blueberry cupcakes are everything you want in a dessert—light, fluffy, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet. Whether you serve them plain with tea or dress them up with blueberry buttercream for a party, they’re sure to win hearts.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab those blueberries and start baking! 🍰✨
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