Quick & Fluffy Orange Muffins
These soft and fluffy orange muffins are bursting with citrus flavor and a nostalgic twist of orange cream. Quick to make, butter-free, and loved by kids and adults alike—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or summer brunch spreads.
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Equipment
- Hand or stand mixer
- Muffin tin + muffin cups
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs large
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Milk
- 1 cup Sunflower or canola oil
- 6 drops LorAnn’s orange cream flavor
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1½ cups Cake flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 Eggs until frothy.2 Eggs
- Gradually add 1 cup Granulated sugar and keep mixing until the mixture becomes light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).1 cup Granulated sugar
- Stir in ¼ cup Milk, 1 cup Sunflower or canola oil, 6 drops LorAnn’s orange cream flavor, and the Zest of 2 oranges. Mix until everything is well combined.¼ cup Milk, 1 cup Sunflower or canola oil, 6 drops LorAnn’s orange cream flavor, Zest of 2 oranges
- In a separate bowl, sift together 1½ cups Cake flour and 1 tablespoon Baking powder.1½ cups Cake flour, 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Fill the muffin cups about ⅔ full. A large cookie scoop makes this super easy.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Calories: 295kcal
Servings: 12 Muffins
