Description
These Orange and Cardamom Muffins are a perfect combination of bright citrus and warm, aromatic spices. The zing of orange complements the earthy warmth of cardamom, making each bite feel like a cozy morning or an indulgent afternoon treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, orange juice, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the additional 1/4 cup of sugar for a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you don’t have fresh orange juice, you can use store-bought orange juice or even lemon juice for a different flavor.
To make these muffins dairy-free, substitute the buttermilk with non-dairy milk and use dairy-free butter.
If you don’t have cardamom, try cinnamon or a mix of cinnamon and nutmeg instead.
You can make these muffins a day ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
For longer storage, freeze the muffins wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
