Simple Sweet Lemon Muffins (Printable)

Fluffy muffins filled with fresh lemon zest and juice, perfect for a bright and tender baked delight.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (120 ml)
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (approximately 2 medium lemons)
10 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (60 ml)
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons coarse or sparkling sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted centrally comes out clean and tops turn lightly golden.
07 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Bright lemon flavor
  • Moist and tender crumb
02 -
  • For extra lemon flavor add 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • These muffins freeze well store in an airtight container for up to 2 months
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
  • Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor
Return