Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty orange and warm cardamom with these Orange and Cardamom Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, these muffins are not only easy to prepare but also bring a unique flavor profile that will impress your guests. With just a short prep time, you can enjoy the comforting aroma of freshly baked muffins in your home. These fluffy treats are versatile enough to be enjoyed on their own or paired with fresh fruit, yogurt, or even a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, grated
- 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 your muffin tin by buttering it or lining it with muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the following wet ingredients: sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, orange juice, and grated orange zest until combined well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cardamom, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry bits of flour remain visible.
- Scoop the batter into each muffin cup in your prepared tin. Sprinkle each muffin with sparkling sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until risen and golden brown around the edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg