Delightful Orange Cardamom Muffins for Cozy Mornings

These Orange Cardamom Muffins are a fragrant and quick treat perfect for breakfast or tea time.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Muffin Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
0.5 teaspoon baking soda omit if not using sour components
0.5 teaspoon fine salt balances sweetness
0.75 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest from fresh orange
0.5 cups light brown sugar adds moisture
2 large eggs provides moisture and binding
0.33 cups extra light olive oil substitute if desired
0.75 cups milk any non-dairy milk works
0.25 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
0.25 cups coarse sparkling sugar for topping

Equipment

muffin pan
mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
measuring cups
Measuring Spoons

Method

Muffin Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together just the dry ingredients.
Combine the orange zest and granulated sugar, rubbing them together.
Mix the wet ingredients into the orange sugar mixture.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Scoop the batter into the muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Sprinkle tops with coarse sparkling sugar.
Bake for 20 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and watch baking closely for perfect muffins.

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