~ light lemon drop muffins ~

130 Pinches 7 Photos
Somewhere, PA
Updated on Jun 6, 2015

What deliciously tender lemon cakes these are. I hope you try them, Yum!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 18 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 - eggs, separated
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 cup fine chopped pecans
  • Pinch - cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

How To Make ~ light lemon drop muffins ~

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In a small bowl, mix together, flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add in the yolks, beat until light in color. Alternate flour mixture with the juice, ending with flour, don't over beat.
  • Step 2
    In another bowl, beat egg whites are fluffy, but loose.
  • Step 3
    Fold in half of the egg whites and then the other half. make sure they're thoroughly incorporated. In a small dish, mix together the topping.
  • Step 4
    Place even amounts of batter in each greased muffin cup. I use silicone. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Cool on rack.
  • Step 5
    Enjoy these tender muffins.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Category: Muffins
Keyword: #lemon
Keyword: #Brunch
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #breakfast
Keyword: #muffins
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes