Orange and Cardamom Muffins
These delicious orange and cardamom muffins are bursting with citrus flavor and a hint of aromatic cardamom.
Ingredients - Serves 12
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Freshly squeezed orange juice - 1/2 cup
- Orange zest - 2 tablespoons
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 3/4 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, melted
- Cardamom - 1 teaspoon, ground
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the muffins with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 15g