Luscious Lemon Muffins
Brighten your day with these Luscious Lemon Muffins—a perfect balance of zesty and sweet that will tantalize your taste buds! Featuring a moist, tender crumb infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, these homemade muffins are easy to make and bursting with citrusy flavor. Each muffin is topped with a tangy lemon glaze that adds a glossy finish and an extra zing of citrus. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple mix-and-bake method, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a midday treat. Serve them warm with your favorite tea or coffee for a delightful bakery-quality indulgence right at home. Whether you’re a lemon lover or just craving something fresh and vibrant, these Luscious Lemon Muffins are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
While the muffins are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth.
Once the muffins are done baking, let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled muffins and allow it to set for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Luscious Lemon Muffins with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.6 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 823 mg | 18% | |
*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.
