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Close-up of a freshly baked lemon poppy seed muffin with a golden top

Classic Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These classic lemon poppy seed muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffins
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar for muffins
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
  • 2 Large eggs
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ½ cup Milk any kind
  • Fresh lemons 2 (for zest and juice)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice for glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Medium bowl
  • Wire rack
  • Ice cream scoop (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
Making the Muffins
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted and cooled butter with the eggs, then stir in the milk, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glazing and Serving
  1. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. While the muffins cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled muffins and let it set lightly before serving.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can lead to tough muffins. A few lumps are perfectly fine. For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the batter or glaze to your preference.