meyer lemon mascarpone muffins.
via a little zaftig
makes 24+ muffins
3 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tbsp meyer lemon zest
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
5 large eggs
1/4 cup meyer lemon juice
1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line 2 muffin tins with 24 muffin papers. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, zest, and sugars. Add the applesauce and scrape down the sides. Add the eggs one by one, then add the lemon juice and mascarpone.
Add the flour combo and mix only until incorporated. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter into the muffin tins and bake for 20-22 minutes, rotating the tins halfway through.
