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Lemon drizzle muffins on a white cake stand.
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5 from 16 votes

Easy Lemon Drizzle Muffins

Moist and zingy lemon drizzle muffins with a hidden layer of lemon curd. Quick and easy to make, they will be a hit with the whole family!
Course Cake
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 202kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Jug
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • 12 Hole Muffin Tin
  • Muffin Cases

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 140 g Caster Sugar
  • 200 g Plain Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 100 ml Natural Yogurt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 140 g Butter melted (and cooled)
  • 2 Lemons Zest of
  • 12 teaspoon Lemon Curd

For the lemon drizzle

  • 20 g Caster Sugar
  • ½ Lemon Juice of

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190°c (170 fan/ 375F/ Gas 5). Place 12 muffin cases in a 12 hole muffin tin.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl (plain flour, caster sugar and bicarbonate of soda).
  • In another bowl whisk together the yogurt, eggs and cooled melted butter.
  • Gently mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until combined (be careful not to over mix).
  • Fold in the lemon zest.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the batter into each muffin case. Top with 1 teaspoon of lemon curd.
  • Spoon over the remaining muffin batter and bake for 18 minutes.
  • Whilst the muffins are in the oven, mix together the caster sugar and lemon juice for the drizzle icing.
  • Take the muffins out of the oven and immediately spoon over the lemon drizzle.
  • Leave to cool for 30 minutes before eating.

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Notes

Variations: 
Substitute the zest and juice of the lemon for either orange or lime. You could also add a handful of fresh raspberries to the muffin batter, for added taste and texture. Blackberries would work well too, when in season.
Freezing: The muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Lemon Drizzle Muffins
Amount per Serving
Calories
202
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
107
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
80
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
54
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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