Strawberry Lemon Muffins Glaze (Printable)

Fluffy muffins with lemon glaze and fresh strawberries. Vibrant, soft, and perfect for a spring brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - Zest of 1 large lemon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ For the Glaze

14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease cavities.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt or sour cream, oil or melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
04 - Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for optimal texture.
05 - Fold in diced strawberries, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into muffin tin, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust thickness by adding more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
10 - Drizzle lemon glaze over fully cooled muffins before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The lemon glaze makes each bite sparkle with tangy sweetness and just the right balance.
  • They're truly foolproof and come out fluffy every time, even if you get distracted by lively kitchen chatter.
02 -
  • If you overmix the batter, your muffins will turn tough; stop mixing as soon as flour disappears.
  • Glazing too soon while muffins are warm makes the glaze melt away, so always allow muffins to cool completely.
03 -
  • Sifting flour and sugar makes mixing easier and gives muffins a tender crumb.
  • Set aside a few extra strawberry pieces for topping—they look gorgeous and add a burst of color.
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