Description
Delicious rustic honey muffins that are fluffy and light, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare your oven and pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners — these cakes work wonderfully as rustic little honey muffins.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. The cinnamon adds a soft warmth that perfectly complements the honey.
- Cream butter, honey, and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with honey and brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light. This step is key — it aerates the batter and ensures a soft texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the yogurt. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Stir in the orange zest — this brightens the flavor beautifully.
- Bake until golden: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the cakes cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack. If you’d like, drizzle a bit more warm honey over the top or sprinkle with chopped almonds for a satisfying crunch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg