Mean Chef's Lemon Sour Cream Muffins

Brighten your mornings with Mean Chef's Lemon Sour Cream Muffins, a delightful fusion of zesty citrus and moist, tender crumb. These homemade muffins are bursting with fresh lemon flavor, thanks to a generous blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice and vibrant lemon zest. The addition of creamy sour cream ensures a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while vanilla extract enhances the sweetness in every bite. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. Serve these golden beauties warm or at room temperature alongside tea or coffee for a vibrant start to your day. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, these muffins are an irresistible treat for lemon lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cups sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins pair beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(956.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3122.6

Total Fat 154.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 745.3mg	0%
Sodium 2424.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 410.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 217.7g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 437.8mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 494.6mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 51.1%