Lemon Muffins with Cinnamon and Sugar Topping

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
2. Place cupcake papers in an ungreased muffin tin, or grease a muffin tin.
3. Soften the margarine in the microwave.
4. Beat the eggs along with the sugar until it becomes a soft, almost white mixture.
5. Add the flour and baking powder and mix well.
6. Finally, add the lemon zest and the softenened margarine and mix everything well.
7. Pour the batter into the muffin tins, filling each cup two thirds to the top.
8. Bake the cupcakes for about 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius and bake for about 10 more minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and, while they are still warm, brush the muffins with the butter and roll the tops in the sugar and cinnamon mix.