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The World's Best Moist and Delicious Muffins – A Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth

These moist and fluffy muffins are the perfect combination of buttery richness, delicate sweetness, and a hint of citrus. Made with yogurt, butter, and a touch of vanilla, they have an incredibly soft texture that melts in your mouth. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, these muffins are easy to make and absolutely irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 150 g white sugar
  • 60 ml cold milk
  • 60 ml sunflower oil
  • 100 g cold melted butter
  • 125 g unsweetened plain yogurt
  • 8 g vanilla sugar
  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 16 g baking powder
  • Zest of one lemon or orange

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk eggs and sugar – In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add wet ingredients – Mix in milk, oil, melted butter, yogurt, and vanilla sugar. Stir until smooth.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients – Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold until combined.
  5. Add citrus zest – Stir in lemon or orange zest for extra flavor.
  6. Fill muffin cups – Pour batter into muffin liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve – Let muffins rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, replace half the butter with applesauce or mashed banana.
  • Add chocolate chips, nuts, or berries for a fun variation.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze muffins for up to 3 months and reheat in the oven or microwave.