Muffins are one of those things that can always be enjoyed. They are so easy to make and there are always great variations you can make with seasonal fruit. Orange muffins are tender, sweet and bright, with delicate flavors of citrus and vanilla.
Delicious and easy recipes for orange muffins
Orange muffins are simple muffins made with freshly squeezed orange juice and orange peel, which give them a bright citrus flavor. They are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.
Orange flavored muffins like from the bakery
These bakery-style muffins are bursting with citrus flavor. They containfresh orange juiceand orange peel for a strong orange flavor.
Preparation:25 minutes
Baking time:23 minutes
Servings:12 pieces
Ingredients:
- 360 g Allzweckmehl
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 TL Natron
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 180 ml buttermilk
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- Zest of 3 oranges
- 60 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange glaze ingredients:
- 180g powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
Preparation:
- Mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Stir everything with a spoon and set aside.
- In a larger mixing bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, orange zest and orange juice. Mix with a spatula for 30 seconds.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well combined. The dough will be very thick!
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin cups. Fill the molds to the top with dough. You may think that all the dough won't fit in 12 pans, but keep dividing the dough into the pans and filling them full. Use a butter knife to smooth the tops of the muffins if they are lumpy. Sprinkle them with powdered sugar if desired.
- Bake at 220°C for 7 minutes, then leave in the oven, turn the temperature down to 180°C and bake for a further 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar and orange juice with a spoon. You may need more orange juice depending on how thin or thick you like the glaze. You can dip the tops of the muffins in the glaze or use a spoon to spread it over the muffins.
Fruity cranberry orange muffins
These buttery and juicy orange muffins are full of flavor and packed with cranberries in every bite.
Preparation:15 minutes
Baking time:25 minutes
Servings:12 pieces
Ingredients:
- 120g butter, softened to room temperature
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 50g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 120 g Yoghurt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 220 g Allzweckmehl
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 TL Natron
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp milk
- 180g fresh or frozen cranberries
Ingredients for the glaze:
- 120g powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp orange juice
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick spray or line it with paper liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter with a hand mixer or mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat on high until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the yogurt, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 1 minute, then switch to high speed until the mixture is combined and has a uniform consistency. Stir in the orange zest until well blended.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir slowly with a whisk. Add the orange juice and milk and continue stirring gently until everything is combined and there are no lumps. Fold in the cranberries with a wooden spoon.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top. If you like, you can decorate the muffins with one or two additional cranberries.
- Bake them at 220°C for 5 minutes, then leave them in the oven and lower the temperature to 180°C. Bake them for another 18-20 minutes.
- While the muffins are cooling for a few minutes, mix the glaze ingredients with a whisk and drizzle over the warm muffins. Allow them to cool briefly before serving.
Make your own orange chocolate muffins
This muffin recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and tart.It is made with real orangesprepared so you can taste the freshness in every bite. They have just the right amount of chocolate to make them irresistible.
Preparation:20 minutes
Baking time:25 minutes
Servings:12 pieces
Ingredients:
- 210 g Allzweckmehl
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 No
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml milk
- 80g melted butter
- 2 medium oranges
- 170 g dark chocolate chips
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C and place paper cases in a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
- Halve an orange and squeeze the juice.
- Peel the other orange and cut it into small cubes. Place the egg, sugar, milk, orange pieces, juice and butter in a medium bowl. Mix everything with a mixer or whisk until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and mix just enough to form a wet dough. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Divide the batter into the muffin cups andbake the muffinsfor about 25 minutes.
