Last Updated on February 10, 2023
Today, we’re going to take a look at how to make blueberry cupcakes with cake mix, as well as how to make cupcakes using cake mix taste even better. If you’re looking for a quick, easy way to make blueberry cupcakes, then look no further. All you’ll really need is cake mix, cake mix additional ingredients, and blueberries – it really can be that easy! So how do you go about making blueberry cupcakes with cake mix? Let’s take a closer look.
What Are Blueberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix?
Blueberry cupcakes with cake mix are exactly as they sound. Instead of making a whole cake with your boxed cake mix, you can make cupcakes. The cupcakes are then flavored with blueberries (I find blueberry and lemon the perfect combination). Using a boxed cake mix is simply the easiest way to make delicious cupcakes.
Ingredients in Blueberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix
You may be wondering what the ingredients are when it comes to blueberry cupcakes with cake mix. Most boxed cake mixes require ingredients like water, eggs, and oil, so bear that in mind. Our recipe will be using the following ingredients:
- lemon cake mix/vanilla cake mix
- blueberries
- water
- vegetable oil
- lemon peel
- eggs
- cream cheese
and for the frosting:
- powdered sugar
- butter
- lemon peel
- salt
- vanilla extract
- milk
- blueberries
- lemon peel
Nutritional Information of Blueberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix
You may be curious as to the nutritional value when it comes to blueberry cupcakes. Each cupcake contains the following:
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Potassium: 35mg
- Carbohydrate: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 1g
How to Make Cupcakes With Cake Mix Taste Better
There are many easy ways to make your cupcakes taste like you’ve made them from scratch and to make them your own. Here are some of my top tips:
- use milk instead of water
- add an egg yolk or two to the batter (depending on the size of the cake)
- add a small amount (around 1/2 cup) of sour cream to the batter
- decorate your cake with homemade frosting
- add fillings to your batter mix such as raisins, chocolate chips, or fruit
How to Make Blueberry Cupcakes
Let’s get down to the reason you’re here, how to make the best blueberry cupcakes. This recipe is inspired by one from Betty Crocker, and it’s absolutely delicious. While this recipe is for lemon blueberry cupcakes, just use vanilla cake mix and remove the lemon if you’re just simply looking for blueberry cupcakes. Let’s take a closer look.
Amazon Basics Nonstick Muffin Baking Pan, 12 Cups – Set of 2
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box of lemon or vanilla cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups of blueberries
- 3/4 cup of water
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp of lemon peel, grated
- 2 eggs
- 3oz of cream cheese
For the frosting:
- 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of lemon peel, grated
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp of milk
- 1 cup of blueberries
- lemon peel, to garnish
Recipe
Step 1: Prepare
Gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 375F. Using a muffin pan, place a paper case into each cavity.
Step 2: Make the Batter
Step 3: Bake the Cupcakes
Step 4: Frost the Cupcakes
Grab a bowl and add the butter, sugar, lemon peel, salt, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well and beat the ingredients together for several minutes. If needed, add more milk. Once you have reached the consistency you require, decorate the cupcakes with frosting, alongside the fresh blueberries and lemon peel. Enjoy!
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Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe
This recipe is for blueberry cupcake muffins and let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 box of vanilla cake mix
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1 tsp of lemon zest
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/3 cup of oil
For the topping:
- 1/3 cup of flour
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tbsp of melted butter
Recipe
Step 1: Prepare
Add 12 muffin cups to a muffin pan and preheat your oven to 350F.
Step 2: Make the Batter
Mix the eggs, milk, lemon zest, and oil in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add the dry cake mix and gradually add the wet ingredients, stirring as you go. Once completely mixed, fold in the blueberries.
Step 3: Make the Topping
Add the flour, sugar, and melted butter to a bowl and mix well. Leave to one side.
Step 4: Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cases. Once evenly distributed, sprinkle the topping onto the top of each cupcake case. Place into the center of your preheated oven for 22-27 minutes. You can check they’re baked by placing a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, your cupcakes are baked. Remove from oven, cool, and enjoy!
Blueberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix: How To Guide!
Ingredients
Blueberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix: How To Guide!
For the cake:
- 1 box of lemon or vanilla cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups of blueberries
- 3/4 cup of water
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp of lemon peel grated
- 2 eggs
- 3 oz of cream cheese
For the frosting:
- 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of lemon peel grated
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp of milk
- 1 cup of blueberries
- lemon peel to garnish
Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe
For the cake:
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 box of vanilla cake mix
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1 tsp of lemon zest
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/3 cup of oil
For the topping:
- 1/3 cup of flour
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tbsp of melted butter
Instructions
Blueberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix: How To Guide!
- Prepare – Gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 375F. Using a muffin pan, place a paper case into each cavity.
- Make the Batter – In a small bowl, add the blueberries and around 2 tablespoons of the cake mix, straight from the box. Mix well and leave to one side. In a separate bowl, add the water, oil, cake mix, lemon peel, cream cheese, and eggs. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined. Once mixed, fold the blueberries into the mixture gently.
- Bake the Cupcakes – Pour the batter into the paper cases evenly and place into the center of your preheated oven for 18-23 minutes. You can test if they’re baked by placing a toothpick into the center of one cake; if it comes out clean, they’re fully baked. Remove from oven and leave to cool completely.
- Frost the Cupcakes – Grab a bowl and add the butter, sugar, lemon peel, salt, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well and beat the ingredients together for several minutes. If needed, add more milk. Once you have reached the consistency you require, decorate the cupcakes with frosting, alongside the fresh blueberries and lemon peel. Enjoy!
Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe
- Prepare – Add 12 muffin cups to a muffin pan and preheat your oven to 350F.
- Make the Batter – Mix the eggs, milk, lemon zest, and oil in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add the dry cake mix and gradually add the wet ingredients, stirring as you go. Once completely mixed, fold in the blueberries.
- Make the Topping – Add the flour, sugar, and melted butter to a bowl and mix well. Leave to one side.
- Bake – Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cases. Once evenly distributed, sprinkle the topping onto the top of each cupcake case. Place into the center of your preheated oven for 22-27 minutes. You can check they’re baked by placing a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, your cupcakes are baked. Remove from oven, cool, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Conclusion – Blueberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with how to make blueberry cupcakes with cake mix and also given you some tips on how to make boxed cake mix taste like you’ve made it from scratch!
Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making cupcakes with cake mix? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
