Lemon poppy seed muffins Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• Butter for preparing pan, optional
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 cup buttermilk, shaken well
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/4 cup lemon juice