Fresh Lemon Muffins Recipe

Brighten your day with these zesty, melt-in-your-mouth lemon muffins! Made with fresh lemon zest and juice, these cake-like muffins are bursting with sunshiney flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat, they also freeze beautifully for later enjoyment. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 159.8 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Fresh Lemon Muffins

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How to Make Fresh Lemon Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Cream together 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter and 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the zest and juice of 1 large lemon.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
  8. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  9. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the muffin batter.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

25g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fresh Lemon Muffins?

Fresh Lemon Muffins takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fresh Lemon Muffins?

Fresh Lemon Muffins has approximately 159.8 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fresh Lemon Muffins?

The key ingredients for Fresh Lemon Muffins are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Fresh Lemon Rind, Fresh Lemon Juice, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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