Luscious Lemon Muffins Recipe

Name: Luscious Lemon Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 eggs, seperated; 2 cups plain flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons lemon juice, for best results use fresh not bottled; 2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest; For Glaze; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 - 3/4 cup lemon juice, enough to make it really thin in consistency

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs, seperated
2 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons lemon juice, for best results use fresh not bottled
2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
For Glaze
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 - 3/4 cup lemon juice, enough to make it really thin in consistency

1
Cream butter and sugar till really fluffy. Add egg yolks, mix well.
2
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and add altenately with the lemon juice to the creamed mixture.
3
Beat egg white until REALLY stiff, fold into batter with lemon zest.
4
Fill paper lined muffin cups three-quarters full. Bake at 350 degrees till lightly golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean.
5
While the muffins are still warm prick them all over with the wooden pick.
6
Spoon over the lemon glaze, the glaze will be absorbed almost immediately so don't over coat them or they will be soggy.
7
When the muffins have cooled the glaze will form a light crust which also helps keep the muffins moister for longer.

1042

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 4 eggs, seperated, 2 cups plain flour, and more.

Yes, Luscious Lemon Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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