Strawberry Lemon Muffins Glaze (Printable version)

Fluffy strawberry lemon muffins with a zesty lemon glaze. A bright, sweet treat for any spring occasion.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - Zest of 1 large lemon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ Glaze

14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until uniformly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, Greek yogurt or sour cream, vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, and pure vanilla extract until homogenous.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold diced strawberries into the batter, distributing evenly.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool entirely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with additional lemon juice or sugar as needed.
10 - Drizzle the lemon glaze over cooled muffins before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • You won't believe how tender and citrusy these muffins are—it's almost like eating cake for breakfast.
  • The strawberry burst in every bite makes them a crowd favorite for spring gatherings.
02 -
  • Overmixing makes the muffins tough—I learned this after an enthusiastic whisk once turned them dense.
  • Letting the muffins cool fully before glazing stops the topping from melting into nothing; patience makes the glaze shine.
03 -
  • If you rub lemon zest into sugar first, every muffin gets a fragrant lift from the inside out.
  • Try drizzling glaze with a fork for perfect stripes—the messier, the better.
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