Description
White Chocolate Blueberry Cupcakes are tender, fruity, and topped with velvety white chocolate frosting and a fresh blueberry drizzle. Perfect for birthdays, showers, or anytime you want a standout dessert. Try this recipe today!
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Cupcakes:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup full-fat sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
3 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, unthawed)
For the White Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons full-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon whole milk
6 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
For the Blueberry Drizzle:
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
- Cream the Butter: Beat butter, vanilla, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs: Mix in the eggs individually, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add Dairy: Mix in the sour cream and milk until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix 3 1/4 cups flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Blend Batter: Gently fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Mix in Blueberries: Coat the blueberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons flour, then fold them gently into the batter.
- Fill and Bake: Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- Beat the Butter: Cream butter until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Dairy: Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in salt, sour cream, and milk.
- Add White Chocolate: Beat in melted white chocolate, then whip until fluffy.
For the Drizzle:
- Simmer: Cook blueberries and lemon juice over medium heat, mashing gently, until thickened (about 12 minutes).
- Strain and Cool: Push through a sieve, discarding solids. Let cool.
Assembly:
Once cupcakes have cooled, generously frost them, drizzle with blueberry sauce, and finish with a few fresh berries if you like.
Notes
Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer to avoid discoloring batter.
Let cupcakes cool fully before frosting.
You can freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes + Time (Inactive): 30 minutes (cooling and resting)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g