Orange and Cardamom Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Orange and Cardamom Muffins, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and warm spices. These muffins are not only easy to make but also create an inviting aroma that will fill your kitchen as they bake. Ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack, this recipe yields fluffy muffins that can be customized with nuts or dried fruits for extra texture. With just 30 minutes from prep to oven, you can enjoy these fragrant treats anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp sparkling sugar (or regular sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and orange juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cardamom.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle tops with sugar.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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