Description
Soft, moist Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins bursting with fresh lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds, topped with a sweet lemon icing. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup confectioners sugar (for icing)
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare muffin pan with nonstick spray or liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy.
- Add eggs, sour cream (or yogurt), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to butter mixture; beat until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk; mix until just combined without overmixing.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about three-quarters full.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake 15-17 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make icing and drizzle over warm or cooled muffins.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor.
- Allow muffins to cool before icing for proper glaze setting.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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