Description
Bright orange cardamom muffins with a tender crumb and sparkling sugar tops. This bakery-style breakfast is ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until slightly pale and smooth. Add the oil, milk, orange juice, and orange zest. Whisk until fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Fold gently just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the tops evenly with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the muffins are domed and lightly golden around the edges. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use freshly grated orange zest for the brightest citrus flavor.
- Avoid grating the bitter white pith when zesting the orange.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American