Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Photo: flickr user LizMarie

Ingredients

16 ounces pkg. golden pound cake mix

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons poppy seed

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

2 teaspoons lemon extract

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

Lemon Glaze (below)

LEMON GLAZE

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

2 - 3 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease medium muffin cups, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches, or line with paper baking cups. Mix cake mix (dry) and remaining ingredients except Lemon Glaze in large bowl until well blended. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full. Bake about 30 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly or when wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely. Spread with Lemon Glaze. Makes about 18 muffins.

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. If necessary, stir in additional lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.