When life gives you lemons, make these Lemon Blueberry Basil Cupcakes. Absolutely the game changer!
I am so glad that Spring has sprung, though some of you might not agree with me. I checked my Instagram the other day and saw snow covering some areas in US. It’s April, didn’t mother nature get the memo already? We’re due for Easter egg hunting game.
Speaking of Spring, I’m so excited to see fresh herbs and greens when I stopped by at the Farmer’s Market. Those colorful and fresh veggies really excite me and I’ve been making a list of various types of salads that I want to try.
But for now, let’s enjoy these cupcakes. This is my first time adding basil to the frosting – never thought this would actually come out super good and very refreshing. It has light texture, fresh fragrance and definitely addictive. You can never go wrong with these cupcakes, so be sure to make it into a double or triple batch.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour + 1 tablespoon for coating
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 lemons zest + juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1-2 cup blueberries
Lemon Basil Frosting:
- 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 350º.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Set aside
- In a mixer, combine butter, eggs, vanilla, lemons zest, lemon juice, and milk until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients in 3 parts.
- Coat frozen blueberries with 1 tbs flour, and gently stir together to the mixture.
- Scoop the mixture into cupcake liners and bake for 22 minutes.
- To make the frosting, combine all the ingredients and mix well in high speed.
Rita says
This is such a great idea! Usually when you think of cupcakes…you think of something sweet, but I love how this combines sweet and savory! The basil and lemon definitely give it that super fresh taste! Thanks for sharing girl! Wishing you a very Happy Easter! 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Your cupcakes are adorable and i love that you added basil! What a great recipe!!
Liz says
Simply gorgeous cupcakes, Linda!!! Happy Easter!!!
Seduction In The Kitchen says
Ohhhh these look amazing!!! I love them! Happy Easter!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Adore this idea of basil in the frosting! Well done!
Shannon R says
The basil has me intrigued. It looks so pretty too!
Shaina says
Great flavors! They really do make me think of spring
Sarah says
I bet this with my garden’s lime basil would be excellent!
Tara says
So beautiful and your pictures are stunning!!
The Ninja Baker says
Oh so very gourmet! The cupcakes sing spring!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Love these flavors together! This sounds like an awesome cupcake!
Martin D Redmond says
Yummy! That is all! Your cupcakes look awesome!
MealDiva says
These look amazing! I love the sweet with a little savory flavors! Yummy!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
Linda!!! I LOVE these cupcakes so much!!!! Absolutely love the flavor combo you have going on here! Beautiful!
Tan of Squirrelly Minds says
I LOVE that there’s basil in the icing! Did you find piping it out okay? I always find whenever I add something to the icing that it gets caught in the tip when I pipe it out
Dionne Baldwin says
Oooo I’ve never had a cupcake quite like this! I’d definitely be excited to try these. They look so beautiful!
Julie says
These are so cute – and I love the basil sprig on top!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Wow! I never thought to add basil to frosting either, but these look so delightful and springy! I’ll definitely have to give that a try.
Christy says
Very lovely. The flavor combination is perfect for spring. In Palm Springs, I think we skipped Winter and went straight to summer this year.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
How delicious are these cupcakes! Especially loving that thick layer of lemon and basil frosting. Wish I had one to devour right now..
Feast on the Cheap says
I love these – they’re perfect for a bridal/baby shower. So pretty