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Lemon Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

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Follow this recipe to make bright, zesty lemon muffins with a sweet, creamy center made from cream cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and egg until lightened slightly. Mix in the milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until just combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about one-third full with the lemon batter.
  7. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the batter in each cup.
  8. Top with the remaining lemon batter, covering the cream cheese filling completely.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin part (avoiding the center filling) comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
  • You can make a simple lemon glaze by mixing 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and drizzling it over cooled muffins.
  • To ensure a moist muffin, mix the batter only until the streaks of flour disappear.

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