Citrus Muffins with Cream

Citrus muffins are prepared with the addition of ground almonds, as well as lemon and orange peel.

Summary

Ingredients

• Butter – 125 g
• Large eggs – 2 pcs.
• Natural yogurt without additives – 60 g
• Milk – 60 g
• Orange zest – 1 teaspoon
• Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon
• Ground almonds – 50 g
• Flour – 150 g
• Baking powder – 0.5 teaspoon.
• Salt – 0.125 teaspoon.
• Sugar – 150 g
• Vanilla extract – 0.5 teaspoon
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For the cream:

• Butter (softened) – 60 g
• Powdered sugar – 225 g
• Lemon juice – 0.5 tbsp
• Orange juice – 0.5 tbsp
• Decorative flowers (optional)

Instructions

1. Turn on the oven to preheat to 170 degrees. Line 12 muffin trays with paper baskets.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, ground almonds, baking powder and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla extract and citrus zest. Add eggs gradually, beating well after each. Whisking on a low speed, add flour, yoghurt and milk.
4. Put the dough into prepared molds, filling them 3/4 full. Place in a preheated oven, bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the finished muffins from the oven, let cool at room temperature.
5. Prepare the cream. Beat butter with icing sugar, add lemon and orange juices. Apply this cream to cooled muffins. You can decorate citrus muffins with decorative pastry flowers.