Go Back
+ servings
Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Moist and fluffy lemon muffins with a crunchy streusel topping and sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 7 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Batter

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 whole lemon zest of
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream

Glaze

  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 7 paper liners.
  • Prepare crumb topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, melt butter. Slowly add dry ingredients to melted butter. Use a fork to blend together until only small pieces remain. Transfer crumb topping to a small rimmed baking sheet or large plate. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, mixing until fully combined, followed by vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. Continue mixing. Scrape bowl as needed. Add salt, baking powder and flour, mixing until fully combined. Finally, add sour cream, mixing until no streaks remain.
  • Use a large cookie scoop to divide batter between prepared baking cups.
  • Generously coat each portion of batter with prepared crumb topping.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes or until easy to handle. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • When muffins are cool, prepare glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Use a small spoon or whisk to drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to several days.

Notes

An original recipe from Baked by Rachel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Lemon Crumb Muffins, Lemon Glaze, Muffins
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!