Garden to Plate Recipe: Zesty Lemon & Poppyseed Muffins

17 Mar, 2025

Treat yourself to bakery-quality muffins with a light, fluffy texture and a delightful crunch from the poppy seeds. Every bite is a perfect balance of citrusy zing and crunch. These muffins will have your friends and family asking for the recipe in no time!

What You'll Need

  • 2 cups self raising flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup poppy seeds
  • Finely grated rind of 2 lemons
  • 100g butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 225g cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Method

  1. Let’s fill your kitchen with a bakery aroma! Preheat the oven to 200°C and prep your muffin tray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and poppy seeds. Then grate in the lemon rind.
  3. In another bowl, beat together your milk and eggs. Then, melt your butter and add it into the milk and egg combo. Keep beating with a fork to make sure it’s all smooth and combined.
  4. Now it’s time to bring both the wet and dry ingredients together. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix!
  5. Spoon the batter into your muffin tray, then pop them in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Now it’s time to prep the irresistible topping. Start by beating the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, then mix until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  7. Once the muffins have cooled on a wire rack, spread or pipe the icing over them. The perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and buttery—enjoy!

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