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    Published: Jun 12, 2018 · Modified: Apr 18, 2023 by Pam

    Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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    Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are beautiful and delicious anytime, but they make a dessert that is especially perfect for patriotic holidays.

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    These blueberry cupcakes have cream cheese in the cake and more in the frosting. If you love blueberries, and you love cream cheese (and who doesn't?) these are the cupcakes for you. They stir up easily and are the perfect way to use those gorgeous fresh blueberries.

    True cupcakes - not just a muffin with frosting

    We do love blueberry muffins, and to be honest, a blueberry muffin with cream cheese frosting doesn't sound all bad. But, these are true cupcakes. They have a lighter, more delicate texture than a muffin.

    Some cream cheese in the cupcake itself gives it a richness that only cream cheese can do. But, that frosting.... oh the frosting.

    Everyone needs a basic cream cheese frosting in their baking arsenal. We share ours below, but if you have a favorite, feel free to substitute with yours. Any good cream cheese frosting is the stuff dreams are made of.

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    These blueberry cupcakes are perfect for any patriotic holiday

    blueberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting from BiscuitsandBurlap.com

    I kept these pretty simple by making them in red muffin liners and garnished with just a few blueberries and mint leaves. But, you could go all out with sprinkles or by adding red fruit like a slice of strawberry, or a whole raspberry.

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    • Navy and white chevron cupcake wrappers
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    • Full selection of patriotic liners, cupcake toppers and wrappers
    • Star shaped red, white and blue sprinkles
    • Plain red foil liners
    blueberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting from BiscuitsandBurlap.com

    Of course, you can just keep it simple and set them out on a red gingham cloth like this.

    Piped frosting on your cupcakes

    I just know the basic piping techniques for cupcakes. But, hey, if I can do it you can too. For these blueberry cupcakes I used a simple, ½" round tip like this one. 

    blueberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting from BiscuitsandBurlap.com

    For these Orange Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting I used the Wilton 1M tip, which looks a little fancier.

    Orange cupcakes with cream cheese orange frosting from BiscuitsandBurlap.com

    These 12 inch disposable pastry bags are like the ones I use. No messy clean up is necessary.

    If you don't care to pipe the frosting onto your cupcakes they're still going to be delicious. Either way, we hope you enjoy the recipe and will leave us a comment letting us know how yours turn out.

    Another mini dessert you'll love are these Mini Lemon Tarts with a cheesecake layer. They're super simple, too! And our Key Lime Cupcakes are not only mini sized, but the recipe makes a mini batch!

    📖 Recipe

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    Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Blueberry cupcakes with cream cheese in the cake and the frosting.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Servings 18 cupcakes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cake flour + 4 Tablespoons
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup butter softened
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 egg
    • 2 egg whites
    • ⅓ cup buttermilk
    • 1-¼ cups blueberries

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup butter softened
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 pound powdered sugar 1 box

    Instructions
     

    • Beat cream cheese and butter until well blended.
    • Add sugar, egg,egg whites and vanilla and blend until well blended.
    • Stir flour, baking powder and salt together in medium bowl.
    • Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately and beat between after each addition, scraping sides of bowl. 
    • After all ingredients are well blended, beat at medium speed for one minutes.
    • Add blueberries and gently fold in.
    • Fill muffin cups ⅔-3/4 full and bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire rack when a finger touched lightly on top of cupcake does not leave an indentation.
    • When completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • Cream butter and cream cheese together until well blended.
    • Stir in (or beat at medium speed of mixer) powdered sugar until well blended.
    • Stir in vanilla.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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    Comments

    1. Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme says

      June 12, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      These are SO cute! And this is just in time for all those blueberries I bought at the store. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 12, 2018 at 4:11 pm

        Thanks, Britt! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola says

      June 12, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      These cupcakes are beautiful! Perfect for 4th of July!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 12, 2018 at 5:46 pm

        Thank you, Jessica!

        Reply
    3. georgie says

      June 12, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      these are so cute! love blueberry cupcakes and that cream cheese frosting looks dreamy!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 13, 2018 at 8:49 am

        Thank you, Georgie!

        Reply
    4. Erica Schwarz says

      June 12, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      Love the whole idea of a lighter cupcake with blueberries vs a cupcake. This sounds really delicious.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 13, 2018 at 8:48 am

        Thanks, Erica!

        Reply
    5. Natalie says

      June 13, 2018 at 2:10 am

      5 stars
      I love blueberry anything and these cupcakes look so delicious! A perfect summer treat! Love the cream cheese frosting too!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 13, 2018 at 8:48 am

        Thank you so much, Natalie.

        Reply
    6. Emily says

      June 13, 2018 at 2:46 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum these look so delicious...that frosting looks to die for!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 13, 2018 at 8:47 am

        Indeed it is. Thanks, Emily.

        Reply
    7. Christy Jordan says

      July 02, 2018 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      How precious! Featuring these in my newsletter today. Thanks for the MPM link back!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:28 am

        That's awesome! Thank you so much, Christy.

        Reply
    8. Traci says

      May 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love how soft and beautiful these are! So easy too! You really remove the intimidation from achieving perfect cupcakes. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 25, 2020 at 1:46 pm

        Awww.... thanks Traci!

        Reply
    9. Andrea Metlika says

      May 25, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      These are so pretty and I love that they are blueberry! Perfect for a summertime picnic.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 25, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Thank you, Andrea!

        Reply
    10. Caitlyn Erhardt says

      May 25, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious! Going to make these for 4th of July this year!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 25, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Hope you love them!

        Reply
    11. Dannii says

      May 25, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      These cupcakes look incredible. I love any kind of blueberry dessert.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 25, 2020 at 4:24 pm

        Thanks so much, Dannii!

        Reply
    12. Terri says

      May 25, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      I agree that a blueberry cupcake is so much lighter and fluffier than a muffin!! These are perfect for the 4th of July!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 25, 2020 at 4:25 pm

        We think so too. Thanks, Terri!

        Reply
    13. Danielle H. says

      July 21, 2021 at 4:37 am

      5 stars
      I made these for my son's birthday party, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the blueberry flavor. I used one vanilla bean in the batter and one in the frosting. I made a blueberry compote with blueberries, sugar, and water. I stirred the blueberry compote into the frosting. After adding a few teaspoons of Xantham Gum, I mixed it into the frosting for a minute. The frosting was soon thick enough to put on the cupcakes. Even with a few tweaks, these cupcakes were moist and flavorful - will save this recipe in the future!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 21, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Sounds fabulous Danielle! Thank you taking the time to share your tweaks with us and giving our recipe a star rating. We would love to see a photo of yours with the blueberry frosting.

        Reply
    14. Kali says

      August 16, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      It doesn’t say what temperature to bake them at?

      Reply
      • Kali says

        August 16, 2023 at 12:39 pm

        Oops just say 350

        Reply

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