Luscious Lemon Cream Muffins (Print Version)
Zesty lemon muffins with a cream cheese center and tangy glaze.
# Ingredients:
→ Muffins
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Zest of 2 lemons
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Juice of 1 lemon
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Lemon Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, combine melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with more batter until the liner is 3/4 full.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the glaze.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.