– 1 Box White Cake Mix, sifted (15.25 oz) We used Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist – 1 cup (114g) all purpose flour (plain in the UK) – 1 cup (200g) sugar – 1 (3.4 oz) Box Instant Lemon Pudding – 3 large egg – 1 ⅓ cups (322g) water – 1 cup (242g) sour cream (we use full fat sour cream) – 1 Tablespoon (12g) lemon extract – ½ teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract – zest of one lemon – 1 Cup Blueberries – 1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter, softened – 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened – 2 teaspoons (8g) lemon juice (optional) – 1 teaspoon (4g) lemon extract – Zest from 1 lemon approximately 1 ½ teaspoons (3g) – 6 to 6 ½ cups 690g - 747g powdered sugar, sifted
Warm the oven up to 350 degrees. Put cupcake cups in the pan(s) for cupcakes.Put the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl and whisk for at least 30 seconds to mix them.
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Don't put the blueberries in yet. After adding the rest of the, mix on medium speed for one minute. Next, wipe down the bowl's sides and bottom, and mix for one more minute. Plus, it takes a little longer to mix by hand. This is when you add the blueberries.
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Scoop batter into cupcake liners. Sprinkle 4-5 blueberries over topping. Adjust number to liking. They will sink into the cupcake, but some will remain.
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The centers should bounce back when softly touched or a toothpick inserted and removed with crumbs after 16 minutes at 350 F.Take cupcakes out of pan within two minutes. Place on cooling rack.Makes 7 ½ cups batter.
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Mix softened butter in mixer bowl until smooth.Cut the softened cream cheese and combine it with the butter. Add lemon juice and zest. 1 teaspoon lemon essence for more lemon taste.
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Add powdered sugar gradually and beat thoroughly.Chilled icing pipes finest. Make it ahead, chill, and soften and blend before using. Avoid microwave softening. Refrigerate the piping bag or bowl briefly to firm up soft frosting.
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