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Fluffy Orange Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe with Easy Zesty Glaze

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These fluffy orange cream cheese muffins feature a tender crumb with a creamy swirl and a zesty orange glaze, perfect for brunch or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest from 1 large orange
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (for cream cheese mixture)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and orange zest, mixing until creamy.
  6. Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup. Add about a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on top, then add another tablespoon of batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until muffins are golden and spring back lightly when pressed. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While muffins cool, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth and pourable to make the glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over warm muffins or brush it on evenly. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a gentle folding motion to swirl the cream cheese without deflating the batter. Use fresh orange zest and juice for best flavor. If the cream cheese swirl browns too quickly, tent muffins with foil. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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