LEMON MUFFINS: soft and super fragrant!

published on 7 January, 2026 at 13:54

INGREDIENTS (makes about 12 muffins)

250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour

200g (1 cup) sugar

80ml (1/3 cup) milk

Zest of 1 lemon

100g (3/4 cup) cornstarch

3 eggs

50ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil (sunflower oil recommended)

100ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) lemon juice

2 tsp baking powder

For the glaze:

20ml (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) lemon juice

100g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar

For decoration:

12 lemon slices

12 mint leaves

METHOD

1. In a large bowl, add the eggs, sugar, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vegetable oil.

2. Mix with a spoon until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous liquid mixture.

3. Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then mix again until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

4. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.

5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each liner.

6. Bake at 180°C/350°F for about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.

7. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

8. Spoon a little glaze over each muffin.

9. Decorate with lemon slices and mint leaves before serving.

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