LEMON POUND CAKE MUFFINS

Lemon Pound Cake Muffins are made with basic ingredients like butter, sugar, flour and then topped with a delicious lemon glaze. These pound cake muffins are soft, slightly dense, but delicious and loaded with amazing flavor.

Making this lemon muffin recipe is so easy, the basic ingredients and minimal prep work make this delightful treat come together quick! Oh and the lemon glaze icing on these muffins is simply heavenly, with just 2 ingredients it is the perfect topping.

Moist Pound Cake Muffins

One of the biggest differences between muffins and cupcakes, or even pound cake, is the texture of the crumbly goodness inside. These muffins are great because they are not dry, and the consistency of the crumbs is dense, moist, soft, and super delicious. This lemon pound cake muffin is a fantastic recipe to surprise your family with during the week or as a weekend treat. The smell as they bake fills the air and makes the anticipation of the first bite even more exciting. These muffins not only taste amazing, but they are beautiful as well. When you share them with your family and friends they will think you bought them at a bakery! 

Why we think you will love this lemon muffin recipe

If you were not already gathering the ingredients to make these amazing muffins, the following reasons will convince you to do so!

• They call for simple ingredients. Made with a few basic pantry staples like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. We do add in a little lemon extract and lemon juice to get that citrus flavor we want, but that is an easy and quick trip to the store.
• They are quick. One of the best things about making muffins is that they are very fast to prepare. Just mix everything together, portion into the molds, and bake until golden. This is a wonderful way to get a simpler breakfast or dessert on the table in no time.
• They are great at any time of day. Breakfast, snack, dessert, or on the go, these muffins do not disappoint. Muffins are a quick and portable option for an on-the-go treat!

Lemon Pound Cake Muffin Ingredients

Butter– You will need ½ cup (one stick) of softened butter. This will give the muffins the fats needed to be perfectly moist.

Sugar– Use 1 cup of granulated sugar for added sweetness and texture.

Eggs– You will need 2 eggs to bind the batter together so that the muffins aren’t too crumbly.

Lemon extract– Adding in ½ teaspoon of lemon flavored extract will give them a wonderful burst of flavor.

Flour– Use 1 ¾ cups of all purpose flour for the base and structure of the muffins.

Baking soda– You will need ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to help the muffins puff up nicely as they bake.

Salt– Add in ½ teaspoon of salt to bring out and enhance the flavors well.

Sour cream- Adding in ½ cup of sour cream will make the muffins richer, softer, and moister. It is a wonderful baking ingredient we enjoy in many of our baked goods.

Glaze topping

Powdered sugar– You will need 1 cup of powdered sugar to make the icing smooth and sweet.

Lemon juice– Use 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to give the glaze a tangy citrus flavor to pair well with the muffins.

How to make Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

Prep

Begin by getting the oven preheating to 400 degrees F. Next, grease or line a muffin pan with paper or silicon cups.

Batter

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer.

Then, beat in the eggs and lemon extract until combined.

In a separate small bowl, whisk to combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.

Proceed to add the dry mixture to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix to combine.

After that, add in the sour cream and mix again until combined.

Bake

Continue to fill each cup of the muffin cup 3/4 of the way full with the batter.

Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted into the center and come out clean.

Cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan and placing them onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

Make Glaze

In a medium size bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until the mixture is thick and smooth.

Proceed to drizzle the glaze over the top of the muffins using a spoon.

Serve slightly warm and enjoy!

How long are lemon pound cake muffins good for?

These muffins can be kept stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 or 4 days. You may get them to last up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container though.

Can I freeze lemon muffins?

Yes, these muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container. I recommend not adding the glaze until ready to serve though as it will dissolve and become a practically invisible sticky mess as the muffins thaw.

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Lemon Pound Cake Muffins are made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, flour and then topped with an amazing lemon glaze. These pound cake muffins are slightly dense, but delicious and packed with wonderful flavor.