Lemon Sour Cream Muffins


This is my first time participating in the Improv challenge, mostly because I could not commit during the holidays. This month’s Improv challenged us to use sour cream and lemons. So I started with this Basic Sour Cream Muffin recipe because its one of our favorites and I really wanted to keep it simple. I went back and forth between adding lemon zest to the muffin batter and actually decided against it, only because I said I wanted to keep it simple. So instead I create a quick lemon glaze to drizzle over the top. I also decided to give the muffins a little more oomph with some simple lemon extract, of course you could use lemon zest instead.

Lemon Glaze Sour Cream Muffins

1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. lemon extract
4 large eggs (or 8 egg whites + 4 tsp. oil)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. sour cream
2 3/4 c. all purpose flour

Lemon Glaze
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Grease the muffin cups or line with paper liners.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and creamy, about a minute. Next, beat in the lemon extract, eggs, salt and baking soda.
Next, fold in the sour cream and then the flour.

Scoop the batter into muffin cups. Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.

Allow to cool for about 5 minutes in pan.

Remove from pan and place on wire rack. In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar and the lemon juice to create the muffin glaze; drizzle over muffins. Serve warm.

Makes 24 muffins.



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Liz - January 19, 2012 - 6:20 am

Mmmmm….these sound so moist and delicious!!! Yummy recipe for the challenge~
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ping - January 19, 2012 - 7:17 am

This looks wonderfully fluffy and moist. I think this would be one of the few glazes that I can get into … a lovely tartness that’s not too sweet.
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Jen at The Three Little Piglets - January 19, 2012 - 7:24 am

Yum! You could easily throw in some poppy seeds and have yourself lemon poppy seed as well. What a perfect way to start your day!
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Miranda - January 19, 2012 - 7:57 am

Nicole, I love lemon muffins. The glaze puts them over the top. These look perfect!
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Kristen - January 19, 2012 - 8:13 am

How many months will it be before one of these goes off without a hitch? Your muffins look wonderful. I think muffins are one of the best snacks around.
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Kate @ FoodBabbles - January 19, 2012 - 8:45 am

These muffins sound amazing, Nicole!! And I love the idea of the Improv Challenge. I went right over to the site and signed up. I can’t wait to get started!!

Anna - January 19, 2012 - 10:56 am

The muffins look fantastic! It’s my first time in the challenge too :)
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carolinaheartstrings - January 19, 2012 - 11:25 am

Hello fellow Improver! These muffins look wonderful. Delicious. Come on over and visit. We made a terrific soup for the challenge.

Chaya - January 19, 2012 - 11:51 am

I am a big muffin fan and with this icing, it sounds like it is almost a cupcake. The icing is so pretty.
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Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family - January 19, 2012 - 12:47 pm

Welcome to the improv challenge.

I love participating and seeing all of the wonderful things my fellow bloggers crank out.
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Robyn - January 19, 2012 - 12:51 pm

I like to try and keep things simple also! Excellent recipe choice. I am a lover of all things muffins!
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Teri@The Freshman Cook - January 19, 2012 - 1:33 pm

I never met a muffin I didn’t love, and these are fantastic looking. I love the glaze. It really makes them special! Great recipe! I stopped by from the Improv Challenge!
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Kiri W. - January 19, 2012 - 2:51 pm

Mmm, I bet these are heavenly moist with the sour cream! Very nice use of the challenge ingredients :)
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Virginia Llorca - January 19, 2012 - 2:51 pm

Thanks for this.
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Hearty Appletite - January 19, 2012 - 3:53 pm

Glad you’re participating this month! What a delicious muffin! I made lemon muffins, too, but with poppy seeds.

Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl - January 19, 2012 - 6:04 pm

Love the glaze on these muffins…they look wonderful! Stopping by from the Challenge–isn’t it fun??!?!

Anne@FromMySweetHeart - January 19, 2012 - 6:28 pm

Oh your muffins look so light and moist! I love keeping things simple and I bet that little drizzle of lemon glaze was the icing on the….well….muffin! Beautiful! : )
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Lisa~~ - January 19, 2012 - 8:52 pm

Great first entry into the ICC. Your muffins look wonderfully delicious.
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beti - January 19, 2012 - 8:57 pm

the consistency of the muffins is simply perfect, they look pretty good!
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Helen Jones - January 20, 2012 - 1:16 am

These are light as a feather. Could be my weekend baking recipe I think!

Yuri - Chef Pandita - January 22, 2012 - 7:06 pm

These muffins look so light and airy! yum :)

Lorraine - January 26, 2012 - 3:41 pm

I love muffins and these look delicious! I can’t wait to give them a try! You did a great job!
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