Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Almond Cherry Muffins, where the nutty essence of almonds meets the sweet tartness of fresh cherries. Perfectly moist and irresistibly fluffy, each muffin is a little piece of joy that brightens your day. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or as a sweet afternoon snack, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by milk and almond extract until well blended.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently incorporate cherries and sliced almonds into the batter.
- Scoop batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg