Ingredients for Big Beautiful Orange Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- zest of 2 large oranges
- Not used as a measured ingredient; recipe calls for 1 cup plain yogurt and zest of 2 large oranges separately
- Non-stick cooking spray
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How to Make Big Beautiful Orange Muffins
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Do not use paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon orange extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt and the zest of 2 large oranges.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the yogurt mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons finely grated orange peel.
- Fill muffin cups almost to the top.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over cooled muffins and garnish with a single flower.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
71g
Fat
31g
Carbs
14g
