Orange Cream Muffins
Brighten up your morning with these tender and zesty Orange Cream Muffins, a delightful balance of citrusy sweetness and creamy indulgence. Crafted with real orange zest and juice, these muffins burst with refreshing flavor in every bite, perfectly complemented by a rich blend of sour cream and heavy cream for a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A luscious optional orange glaze takes these muffins to the next level, making them a versatile treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for sharing, these easy-to-make muffins bring a taste of sunshine to your table. Perfect for citrus lovers and a hit at any gathering, these Orange Cream Muffins are the ultimate combination of vibrant flavor and homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for optional glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest. Ensure all dry ingredients are well combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, sour cream, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and well blended.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins for an added touch of sweetness and citrus flavor.
Serve and enjoy your Orange Cream Muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.1 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.1 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 619 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 2364 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 428.3 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 739 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
