Lemon Streusel Muffins
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
-
¾
cup
all-purpose flour
-
2
tablespoons
granulated sugar
-
2
tablespoons
light brown sugar
-
4
tablespoons
unsalted butter, melted
Muffin Batter
-
2 ¾
cups
all-purpose flour
-
2
teaspoons
baking powder
-
1
teaspoon
baking soda
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
6
tablespoons
unsalted butter
-
1
cup
granulated sugar
-
1
tablespoon
lemon zest
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
1
teaspoon
lemon extract
-
2
large
eggs
-
½
cup
vegetable oil
-
¾
cup
Greek yogurt or buttermilk
-
¼
cup
lemon juice
Lemon Glaze
-
¾
cup
powdered sugar
-
1
teaspoon
lemon zest
-
2-3
teaspoons
fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixer, beat softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla extract to the mixture; combine well.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, ensuring no dry flour remains.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tin and top with the streusel mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled muffins.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
422
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
57g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
202mg
Cholesterol
41mg
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