Print

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Print Recipe

Bright lemon flavor and a soft crumb make these muffins perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts.

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
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice for icing
  • 1 tablespoon milk for icing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a muffin pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk until well incorporated.
  6. Spoon the batter into muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool.
  9. For icing, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together and drizzle over muffins.

Notes

Muffins freeze well without glaze. Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Keywords: lemon, muffins, poppy seeds, baking, desserts

Find it online: https://alexandrarecipes.com/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/