For 8 years as a pastry chef, I would bake up a storm every morning, filling pastry cases with moist blueberry scones, which are just as divine as my crunchy top blueberry muffins, and, of course, blueberry cupcakes! Surprisingly…the cupcakes were never a top seller. Crazy, I know, but they never delivered the same bold blueberry flavor.

The challenge was accepted: to create a blueberry cupcake bursting with flavor… so I went all in with triple the blueberries! Freeze-dried blueberry powder for a natural purple color, sweet blueberry filling, and swirls of blueberry frosting on top. They’re moist, fluffy, and easily made from scratch, with bakery-quality results every time!

Blueberry filled cupcake cut in half to show the blueberry jam centers.

Hooked on blueberries? One of my all-time favorite blueberry recipes is my cinnamon rolls filled with blueberry jam. Like these blueberry-filled cupcakes, they’re filled to the brim with fresh blueberry flavor!

Let’s Bake Them!

Blueberry jam filling in a white dish.

1

Make the juicy blueberry filling. Wild Maine blueberries are always my go-to because of their small size and big flavor, but regular blueberries can also be used! I like to blend the regular blueberries, though, because they don’t mash down well.

The dry ingredient and butter mixture in a mixing bowl showing the sandy texture.

2

Mix the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse sand. For a bakery-style flavor, use a European butter like Kerrygold. It has more fat in it than American butter, giving the cupcakes a very tender and moist texture.

Purple blueberry cupcake batter in a mixing bowl.

3

Mix in the wet ingredients to form the cupcake batter. Mix just until incorporated to prevent overmixing.

A side view of the cupcake pan to show the batter in the lined cups.

4

Bake the cupcakes in a paper-lined metal cupcake pan. Each liner will be roughly 3/4 full with batter. After baking, let them cool on a wire rack!

I always seem to have plenty of blueberries on hand, and if you do too, everyone loves it when I make my homemade toaster strudels with blueberry jam or moist lemon blueberry loaf!

Blueberry frosting in a glass mixing bowl.

5

Make the blueberry buttercream frosting. You’ll incorporate some blueberry filling to give it a natural purple color and blueberry flavor!

A piping bag filling the center of a cupcake with blueberry filling.

6

Core the center of the cupcakes and fill with the blueberry jam. You can use an apple corer or a knife to cut out the centers, then use a spoon or piping bag to fill them.

Cupcakes on a baking tray with frosting swirled on top.

7

Pipe a border of frosting around the cupcakes with a round piping tip. Doing it this way leaves room to fill them with even more blueberry jam!

An overhead shot of the tops of the blueberry cupcakes.

8

Top the center with more of the blueberry filling. Garnish the tops with fresh or freeze-dried blueberries…or both!

A blueberry cupcake with a bite out of it showing the gooey blueberry filled center.

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Blueberry cupcake cut in half to show the filled centers.

Triple Blueberry Cupcakes with Blueberry Filling

5 from 1 vote
– by Cambrea Gordon
These moist blueberry cupcakes are even better than from a bakery! Made with frozen blueberries, they’re supremely soft and bursting with blueberry flavor in every bite. The vibrant, naturally purple hue comes from a blend of blueberry powder, while the light, fluffy texture is created with a touch of sour cream and European butter. Each cupcake is filled with blueberry jam and topped with a luscious blueberry buttercream that makes them simply irresistible—perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients 
 

Blueberry Jam Filling

  • 3 cups frozen blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Blueberry Cupcake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour, *See notes below for measuring*
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup finely pulverized freeze-dried blueberries, or blueberry powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons cubed unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Blueberry Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup blueberry filling, from recipe above
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

For the Blueberry Filling

  • Cook the blueberries, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice over medium heat until the berries have released their juices and are bubbling. Transfer the berries to a blender and blend until smooth, then pour it back into the pot and bring it back to a boil. Mix in the cornstarch slurry and cook 2-3 minutes longer until thickened. Scrape into a bowl and set aside.
    3 cups (380 g) frozen blueberries, 3 tablespoons (40 g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (26 g) brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Cupcake Batter

  • Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners and preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
  • In a stand mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, blueberry powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the butter on low speed until it resembles coarse sand, about 2-3 minutes.
    1 1/2 cups (180 g) cake flour, 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (180 g) granulated sugar, 1/3 cup (37 g) finely pulverized freeze-dried blueberries, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 6 tablespoons (84 g) cubed unsalted butter
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sour cream, milk, egg, and vanilla.
    1/3 cup (65 g) vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (56 g) sour cream, 1/2 cup (113 g) whole milk, 2 (110 g) eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dries for a few seconds, then scrape down the bowl and continue mixing until just combined.
  • Scoop the batter into the liners, filling each one roughly 3/4 full. You will have enough batter for 12 cupcakes.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops bounce back when lightly touched. Set aside to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then carefully remove each one from the pan and let them finish cooling on the rack.

For the Frosting

  • Cream the butter until smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, then mix in 1/4 cup of the blueberry jam, heavy cream, and salt until combined.
    1 1/2 cups (339 g) unsalted butter, 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, 1/4 cup (56 g) blueberry filling, 3 tablespoons heavy cream, Pinch of fine sea salt

Assembly

  • Put the cupcakes back into the cooled cupcake pan. It’s easier to core them this way! Core the center of the cupcakes, then place them on a baking sheet or serving platter and fill them with the blueberry filling. Pipe the blueberry buttercream around the core, then fill the center with more blueberry filling. Garnish with freeze-dried blueberries or fresh blueberries, and enjoy!

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Notes

*Measure your dry ingredients properly. This is my #1 baking tip! Do not ever scoop a measuring cup into your flour, as this always leads to using too much flour. Instead, use the spoon-level method. This means fluffing the flour first, then spooning it into your measuring cup/spoon. For the BEST results, use a kitchen scale!*
Notes on blueberry powder: I used a 1.5-ounce bag of freeze-dried blueberries, pulverized them in a food processor until it was a fine powder, then measured out the 1/3 cup. If you have blueberry powder, that’s even easier!
Notes on blueberries: If you’re using wild Maine blueberries, there is no need to blend them unless you want to!
Storage: Keep leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Freezer: Freeze the assembled cupcakes in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks. Let them defrost in the fridge overnight before serving. You can also freeze the baked cupcakes for up to one month, defrost them, and decorate them when ready!
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.5mg

The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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2 Comments

  1. amazing!!! the best blueberry cupcakes i have ever tried. i was a bit skeptical because the recipe had no ratings yet but now im craving these 24/7. definitely worth the time it takes5 stars

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    1. This made my day! I’m so glad you gave the recipe a try and that it totally won you over. Craving them 24/7 is the best compliment I could ask for!

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