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drizzling citrus glaze on calamansi muffins
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Calamansi Muffins

Calamansi Muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as on-the-go snack. Super moist, tender, and drizzled with a tangy citrus glaze, they're sure to be a favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 401kcal

Ingredients

For the Crumb Topping

  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

For the Muffins

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon calamansi zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh calamansi juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups flour

For the Calamansi Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh calamansi juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large 12-hole muffin pan with paper cups.

Crumb Topping

  • In a bowl, combine crumb topping ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Stir together with a fork and set aside.

Calamansi Muffins

  • In a bowl, beat eggs using an electric mixer for about 1-2 minutes until thick and frothy. 
  • Add sugar and oil and continue to beat for about 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy. 
  • Add calamansi zest, juice, baking soda, and salt. Beat for about 1 minute. 
  • Add sour cream and beat until combined.
  • Add flour and using a spoon, stir just until combined. The batter will still be slightly lumpy.
  • Using a scoop, fill muffin cups up to ¾ full. Sprinkle the crumb topping mixture on top.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffin comes out clean. Let cool for about 3 to 5 minutes and then transfer to a rack to completely cool.

Calamansi Glaze

  • In a bowl, combine ingredients for calamansi glaze: powdered sugar and calamansi juice. Stir well until smooth.
  • Drizzle over muffins.

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Notes

Do not overmix the batter as this can toughen and create tunnels and holes in the muffins. Use a spoon or spatula to incorporate the flour and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.  The final batter should be thick, lumpy, and floury.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 71mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.5mg