Orange and Cardamom Muffins
A delightful twist on classic muffins, bursting with orange flavor and aromatic cardamom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom in a large bowl.
- Combine melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Portion the batter into muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm with butter or powdered sugar. Can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, orange, cardamom, breakfast, baked goods