Description
These Delicious Orange Muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh orange flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, these muffins are easy to make and will fill your home with a delightful citrus aroma!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, orange juice, oil, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, glaze the muffins with a simple orange glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice.
- These muffins are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes