Matcha Lemon Muffins

A bite of perfection! 🍋🍵 Turning matcha and lemon into the fluffiest muffins ever is easier than you think! These Matcha Lemon Muffins are a delicious mix of zesty citrus and earthy matcha flavors. Topped with a creamy matcha frosting, they’re perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the batter:

• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 170g sugar
• 100g butter (softened)
• 250g yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 280g flour
• 1/2 packet baking powder (8g)
• 1 pinch of salt

For the frosting:

• 200g cream cheese
• 100g powdered sugar
• 2 tsp Matcha Union Premium Matcha powder

Instructions

1. Preheat and prepare:
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with liners to get ready for baking.

2. Mix the wet ingredients:
   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the yogurt, lemon zest, and juice until combined.

3. Incorporate the dry ingredients:
   Gradually fold in the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy!

4. Bake the muffins:
   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool completely.

5. Prepare the frosting:
   While the muffins cool, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Matcha Union Premium Matcha powder in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

6. Decorate and serve:
   Once the muffins are completely cooled, generously spread or pipe the matcha cream frosting on top. Enjoy the perfect harmony of flavors!