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Tender Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Tangy Cream Glaze

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These tender lemon poppy seed muffins feature a bright citrus flavor and a subtle crunch from poppy seeds, topped with a tangy cream glaze that adds moisture and zest.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted (can substitute coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • For the Tangy Cream Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add melted butter, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; stir gently to combine.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula. Fold in poppy seeds last, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream until smooth and pourable.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and let set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. If glaze thickens, stir in a teaspoon of lemon juice or milk to loosen. Muffins can be made gluten-free by substituting flour with a gluten-free blend and dairy-free by using coconut oil and coconut yogurt.

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