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Orange Muffins with Sour Cream and Cinnamon

Moist Orange Muffins with Sour Cream and Cinnamon Bliss

Delight in Orange Muffins with Sour Cream and Cinnamon, featuring tender crumbs and vibrant flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Kosher Salt
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Rubbed with orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest From around 2 oranges
  • 2 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • ¾ cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
  • ⅓ cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Plus more for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • to taste Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice For desired consistency
  • a pinch Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or Ice Cream Scoop
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a muffin pan.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Combine granulated sugar with orange zest in another bowl, rubbing the zest into the sugar.
  5. Squeeze oranges to yield ⅓ cup of juice.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk the orange-sugar mixture and eggs, then incorporate melted butter, sour cream, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  7. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes.
  8. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  9. Fill muffin cups ¾ full with batter and bake for first 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce to 350°F for another 10-12 minutes.
  10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with salt and enough orange juice to reach desired consistency.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Measure ingredients accurately for optimal results.

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