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Freshly baked orange and cardamom muffins on a wooden table

Orange and Cardamom Muffins

Delightful muffins filled with citrusy aromas and the unique flavor combination of orange and cardamom, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 205
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups milk at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 orange zest
  • 1 orange juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
  3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, milk, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange juice.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; lumps are okay!
  5. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or powdered sugar. Great with tea or coffee. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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