Easy Lemon Muffins Recipe
These Easy Lemon Muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Perfect for a quick breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, they combine tangy lemon zest and juice with a creamy yogurt base for moist texture. Topped with a simple lemon glaze, these muffins are both simple to make and delightfully refreshing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Muffins
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g caster sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 115g self-raising flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 100g yogurt
For the Icing
- 150g icing sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare muffin cases and oven: Line a muffin tin with large muffin cases and preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/gas mark 4.
- Mix batter: In a large bowl, combine softened butter, caster sugar, beaten eggs, self-raising flour, baking powder, lemon zest and juice, and yogurt. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or an electric whisk until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Fill muffin cases: Spoon the batter into the muffin cases, filling each about three-quarters full. Depending on the size of your cases, you should get up to 8 muffins.
- Bake: Place the filled muffin tin in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool muffins: Once baked, transfer the muffins to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before icing.
- Prepare icing: Sieve the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually add lemon juice, stirring until you achieve a thick but pourable consistency. Use all juice as needed, but some may remain unused.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the lemon icing over the cooled muffins evenly. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt or any plain yogurt for added moisture and tanginess.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Adjust icing thickness by varying the lemon juice amount to your preference.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For extra zest, sprinkle some lemon zest on top of the icing before it sets.
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