Why my muffins are not sweet?

Storebought muffins are almost always too sweet for my taste. You should be able to taste the fruit, not be overwhelmed with sweetness. To get the best banana flavor in breads and cakes, you need very ripe (almost black) bananas. If they’re not soft and ripe, you can roast them in the oven to bring out the sweetness. read more

Add cream cheese frosting! Or you could make a clear sugar glaze and brush over muffins once they come out. read more

Muffins in general are less sweet and cakelike than cupcakes, but even the most virtuous recipes should yield muffins with a moist and tender crumb. If you find that yours occasionally fall short of that standard, you can pursue a number of well-established strategies to improve your muffins' texture. read more