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Iced Lemon Muffins

Iced Lemon Muffins are the perfect quick breakfast. They're sweet, tart, and have a buttery taste, all topped with delicious, creamy lemon icing. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 drops Yellow food coloring , optional
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Icing Frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
  2. To your stand mixer add butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and yellow food coloring until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add in lemon juice and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add to your stand mixer on the lowest speed setting a little at a time until just combined.
  7. Scoop batter evenly, using an ice cream scoop, into your muffin liners and bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cupcakes cool completely before dipping into the icing.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream until thick and creamy.
  10. Dip the top of the cooled muffins into the icing then sprinkle lemon zest on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 399IU (8%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 399IU 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.