Glazed Lemon Ginger Muffins (Printable)
Tender glazed muffins with bright lemon and warm ginger - ready in about 33 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, grated ginger, and lemon zest until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Place tray in the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin emerges clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer carefully to a wire rack to cool entirely.
08 - For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and grated ginger (if using) in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled muffins and let the glaze set before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The tangy-sweet glaze and the zing of ginger are a secret handshake for your taste buds.
- They come together in just over half an hour—perfect when you want bakery freshness without leaving home.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter turns these light beauties into dense lumps—I learned to stop stirring while I was ahead.
- A little extra ginger in the glaze takes it from pleasant to unforgettable, but just a pinch or it overpowers.
03 -
- Grate fresh ginger onto a piece of parchment—it saves time and makes the washing up easier.
- Sifting the powdered sugar for the glaze makes it silky and smooth—no lumps, just perfection.