Lemon Muffins
Brighten up your day with these tender, zesty Lemon Muffins, bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh lemon juice and zest! Perfectly balanced between tangy and sweet, these muffins feature a delicate crumb thanks to the combination of rich butter, creamy milk, and a touch of vanilla. Each bite delivers a refreshing citrus zing, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a light dessert. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy a slice of sunshine in every muffin!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, mix the milk and lemon juice together. The mixture may curdle a bit.
Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk-lemon juice mixture into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
Fold in the lemon zest until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your zesty lemon muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2727 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.1 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 687 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
