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Sour Cream Muffins

Perfect sour cream muffins, suitable for any occasion. You can have them plain or decorate as cupcakes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Muffins and Cupcakes
Cuisine: German
Servings: 12
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 100 g unsalted butter soft, 3.5 oz/ ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons (Note 2)
  • 150 g granulated sugar 5.3 oz/ ¾ cup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 190 g all-purpose flour 6.7 oz/ 1 ⅔ cups
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 125 g sour cream 4.4 oz/ ½ cup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-muffin tray with muffin paper cases.
  • Batter: Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk with a handheld mixer until the batter is smooth. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the oven, they are ready when lightly golden. Leave to cool for about 5 minutes, then remove from the tray and let cool down completely on a wire rack.
  • Serve plain sprinkled with icing sugar or decorate with any frosting you like.

Notes

Use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it ensures the best results.
Take the butter out of the fridge a few hours before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 98mg | Sugar: 13g