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Easy & Zesty Cranberry Orange Muffins


  • Author: lydia
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 16-18 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These muffins are a flavorful blend of tart cranberries and vibrant orange, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box of cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sour cream or yogurt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (for streusel)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 23 teaspoons vegetable oil (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with 16-18 cups.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, flour, and baking powder; stir on low speed until just combined.
  3. Add sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, orange zest, orange juice, and extracts; mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium-high speed for another 30 seconds.
  4. Gently fold cranberries into the batter by hand.
  5. Divide the batter among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  6. For the streusel topping, mix granulated sugar and orange zest; rub together, then stir in flour and oil until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle streusel over muffin batter and bake for 21-23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
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