Sour Cream Orange Muffins
Satisfy your cravings with these delightful Sour Cream Orange Muffins. Bursting with the refreshing zest of oranges and the creamy richness of sour cream, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack any time of day. With their soft crumb and vibrant flavor, they are quick to make—ideal for busy mornings or when unexpected guests arrive. Drizzled with a zesty orange glaze, these muffins are sure to brighten up any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or cooled for later, each bite is a delicious reminder to savor life’s simple pleasures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, sour cream, egg, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fill muffin pan with batter and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on wire rack and drizzle with glaze made from confectioners' sugar mixed with orange juice and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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