Lemon Muffins

Brighten your mornings with these irresistibly soft and flavorful Lemon Muffins! Bursting with fresh citrusy zest and natural tang from lemon juice, these muffins deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness in every bite. Their light, airy texture is achieved by gently folding the batter, while the butter-sugar creaming method ensures they’re decadently moist. Quick and easy to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—this recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack. With a subtle hint of vanilla and the vibrant aroma of lemon zest, these muffins are a sunshine-infused treat that will elevate your baking game. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they’re sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 5

Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the milk and lemon juice together. The mixture may curdle a bit.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Fold in the lemon zest until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your zesty lemon muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(805.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2291.9

Total Fat 63.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 507.0mg	0%
Sodium 2727.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 404.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 208.6g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 272.3mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 687.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.2%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 68.8%