Glazed Lemon Ginger Muffins (Printable)
Zesty lemon and warm ginger muffins glazed with a sweet-tangy finish, bright for breakfast or tea-time.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, grated ginger, and lemon zest.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
04 - Gently pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir carefully until combined, being cautious not to overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and grated ginger (if using) until smooth and pourable. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and let set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze soaks into every crevice, making each bite even brighter and more irresistible than the last.
- It s quick enough to make before work, yet feels fancy enough for brunch with friends.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes the muffins tough and heavy (I learned this after baking a few doorstops my first try).
- Sifting powdered sugar for the glaze saves you from surprise clumps on top—you ll thank yourself later.
03 -
- If your glaze is too thin or thick, adjust with lemon juice or powdered sugar just a teaspoon at a time.
- A microplane zester gives you the most aromatic lemon zest with almost no effort.