Cranberry Orange Muffins Fluffy (Printable)

Fluffy muffins packed with juicy cranberries and bright orange—a delightful breakfast or snack option.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
10 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

→ Optional Topping

13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until just combined and slightly lumpy.
05 - Fold in cranberries until evenly distributed in the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy enough for a weekday and special enough for brunch
  • Fresh orange flavor makes them bright and lively
  • Juicy cranberries pop with every bite bringing tartness and balance
  • Moist and fluffy with that perfect bakery-style tender crumb
  • Only one bowl for wet and dry ingredients so cleanup is a breeze
02 -
  • These muffins are vegetarian and full of vitamin C
  • Easy to freeze and reheat for a quick treat anytime
03 -
  • Do not overmix your batter a few lumps are fine and make the crumb more tender
  • Always zest the orange before juicing it for maximum flavor
  • If using frozen cranberries keep them in the freezer until stirring into batter This keeps their juices in and prevents turning the muffins pink
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