Orange Cardamom Muffins

Orange Cardamom Muffins

moist and flavorful

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 22m
Total Time: 27m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Wet ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

For topping:

Nutritional Information

270
Calories
12g
Fat
36g
Carbohydrates
4g
Protein
34mg
Cholesterol
190mg
Sodium
Orange Cardamom Muffins

Recipe Description

Delicately fragrant Orange Cardamom Muffins for your midweek treat! Moist, flavorful, tender, and easy to make, these muffins can be cooling on your counter in just 30 minutes. Just give them a try!

This recipe is beyond simple. Grease a muffin pan and preheat your oven. Whisk together the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then combine the dry ingredients in another. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ones until just combined. A good rule of thumb is not to overmix your batter. Spoon the batter into the muffin pan and sprinkle with sparkling sugar. Bake the muffins until they are puffed and golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy these muffins warm with a cup of coffee for the perfect snack.

To make the Orange Cardamom Muffins, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Orange Cardamom Muffins

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare muffin pan

    Step 1 - Orange Cardamom Muffins

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a muffin pan, or line it with paper liners.

  2. 2

    Combine wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Orange Cardamom Muffins

    In a large bowl, whisk together ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup orange juice, zest of 1 large orange, and 1 teaspoon ground cardamom.

  3. 3

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 3 - Orange Cardamom Muffins

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.

  4. 4

    Combine dry and wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Orange Cardamom Muffins

    Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

  5. 5

    Spoon batter into muffin pan

    2 min
    Step 5 - Orange Cardamom Muffins

    Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan. Top the muffin batter evenly with sparkling sugar.

  6. 6

    Bake

    22 min
    Step 6 - Orange Cardamom Muffins

    Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Orange Cardamom Muffins

    Cool slightly and serve warm!

These tender and flavorful Orange Cardamom Muffins are a great pick-me-up treat any time of day. Give this recipe a go, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram! We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Diana Smith
March 9, 2025
Verified

These muffins are incredible. I made them last weekend while catching up with friends. The smell of orange and cardamom filled the kitchen, creating a cozy atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed them, and they were gone in no time. Simple yet exquisite.

Alex Johnson
January 31, 2025
Verified

Superb flavor blend!

Megan
November 27, 2024
Verified

Superb! My friends loved these muffins at our brunch!

Zack
October 24, 2024
Verified

Awesome! I never baked muffins before, but these Orange Cardamom Muffins turned out perfect! The smell wafted through my apartment, making it feel so warm and cozy. They pair beautifully with my morning coffee. Can't wait to make them again for friends!

Queenie75
July 1, 2024
Verified

OMG, these Orange Cardamom Muffins are BOMB! Whipped 'em up while the kiddos were napping, and they disappeared in minutes! So easy, and the aroma was delish. A perfect pick-me-up for my busy days! 💖

Diane Smith
June 28, 2024
Verified

These muffins are great! Made them for breakfast with my kids, and they loved the orange flavor.

Wanda Smith
May 23, 2024
Verified

I made these Orange Cardamom Muffins with my daughter for a rainy afternoon. The scent filled our kitchen, and they turned out so moist! We devoured them with tea, a perfect pick-me-up.

Quinn
February 20, 2024
Verified

Amazing! I made these muffins for my roommates, and they loved them! The blend of orange and cardamom was a delightful surprise. Can’t wait to bake them again, maybe try adding some chocolate chips next time!

Katherine Wells
February 20, 2024
Verified

Yummy! I made these muffins for a coffee catch-up and everyone loved them!

Joy
October 1, 2023
Verified

Amazing! I made these muffins for a brunch with friends and they loved them. The fragrance of cardamom filled my kitchen and everyone asked for the recipe!

Kevin
September 23, 2023
Verified

I tried these Orange Cardamom Muffins for a weekend brunch with my wife. They were super easy to make and had just the right amount of sweetness. The cardamom really brought out the flavor, and we enjoyed them warm with coffee. A new favorite in our house!

Emily
July 29, 2023
Verified

Soo yummy muffins. Made these for my husband and he loved them! The orange and cardamom combination is just perfect. I never thought baking could be this easy and rewarding!

Bethany Johnson
June 11, 2023
Verified

I made these Orange Cardamom Muffins last week for my husband and he loved them! The smell filled the kitchen and brought back memories of my grandma baking. So easy to make! I can’t believe they were ready in 30 minutes. Will definitely be making these again soon.

Catherine
May 31, 2023
Verified

Deliciously simple muffins!

Harry
April 30, 2023
Verified

Blimey, these Orange Cardamom Muffins are a proper treat! Made ‘em last Sunday while the fam was decorating the garden. The smell was lovely, made me feel all cozy. Easy peasy too, didn’t break a sweat makin’ ‘em. They vanished quicker than I thought. Perfect with a cuppa!

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