Description
Homemade Cherry Muffins with almond extract are a delicious, easy-to-make treat that brings together the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh cherries and the nutty essence of almond. These muffins have a perfectly moist and chewy texture, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. With a prep time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up these delightful muffins for any occasion—from lazy mornings to festive gatherings. They are versatile enough to enjoy warm from the oven or saved for later. Customize them with your favorite fruits or nuts for an added twist!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- â…“ cup milk
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ¼ cup fresh cherries (pitted and whole)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, milk, egg, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gently combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in cherries gently.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg