Cupcakes in molds are a popular treat, ubiquitous. There are many varieties of this delicious dessert. Fresh, frozen or dried berries, as well as cocoa, chocolate chips and nuts are placed in the dough as fillers. There are many options for the test: classic vanilla, chocolate, gluten-free and other types. The combination of sour berries with sweet toppings and toppings is especially popular. The most interesting cranberry muffin recipes are presented below.
Cinnamon Option
The spicy taste of cranberries and the delicate smell of cinnamon form the perfect combination. To prepare this fragrant treat, you will need:
- 1 and 3/4 cups of universal flour;
- 1 tsp baking soda;
- 1 tsp baking powder;
- 1 tsp cardamom;
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon;
- 1/2 tsp salts;
- half a glass of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature;
- 3/4 cup sugar;
- 2 large eggs at room temperature;
- half a glass of sour cream;
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract;
- a third of a glass of milk;
- zest of one orange;
- half a glass of chopped walnuts;
- one and a half cups of fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw it).
For glaze:
- a glass of powdered sugar;
- juice of one orange (about 3 tbsp. l.).
How to make such cranberry muffins: recipe with photo
Preheat the oven to 220 ° C. Lubricate the muffin pan with oil on the inside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
In a deep container with a mixer, quickly whisk the butter until a smooth and creamy texture is about 1 minute. Add granulated sugar and beat until mixture begins to heat up. It takes about 2 minutes. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract. Beat at medium speed for a minute, then increase speed. You should have a completely homogeneous mixture.
Add dry ingredients and beat at low speed until the mixture is smooth. Add milk and zest and continue whisking. Put walnuts and cranberries in the dough and mix with a fork.
Spread the dough evenly into the molds, filling them to the very top. Bake for 5 minutes at a temperature of 220 degrees, then switch the heating to 180 ° C without reaching the product. Bake another 15-18 minutes. Remove the products from the oven, cool directly in the molds for 5 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack.
Further, the recipe for cranberry muffins involves the use of glaze. Beat powdered sugar and orange juice and pour the mixture with this mixture. Muffins remain fresh for a week if stored in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, freeze cupcakes (without glaze) for up to 3 months. To serve them, remove the items the day before and place them in the refrigerator overnight, and then bring them to room temperature if necessary or warm them in the microwave. Cover with icing before serving.
Chocolate option
This silicone cranberry muffin recipe is unique in its own way. In addition to tart healthy berries, products contain sweet bananas and aromatic almonds. Delicate chocolate dough goes well with these toppings. In addition, this recipe for cranberry muffins does not contain dairy products and gluten, so it is suitable for people with intolerance to gluten and milk protein. In total, you will need the following:
- 3 medium, very ripe bananas (a little more than a glass of mashed potatoes);
- a quarter cup of molten coconut oil;
- a quarter cup of coconut sugar;
- swollen flax seed (1 tbsp. seeds + 3 tbsp. l., infused for 15 minutes);
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- one and a half glasses of oatmeal without gluten;
- ¾ cup heavily chopped blanched almond flour;
- a quarter cup of unsweetened cocoa powder;
- ¾ tsp baking powder;
- half tsp baking soda;
- ¼ tsp salt.
For filling:
- ¼ cup of chocolate chips;
- ¼ cup dried cranberries;
- ¼ cup chopped almonds.
Optional topping: 2 tbsp. l chocolate chips, cranberries and almond petals.
How to cook it?
Preheat the oven to 190 ° C in advance. Place paper inserts in special cupcake tins. Further, the recipe for chocolate muffins with cranberries looks like this.
Put the peeled bananas in a large bowl. Using a strong whisk or fork, mash them into a smoothie. Add coconut oil, sugar, swollen flax seed, and vanilla. Stir until completely homogeneous.
Put oat and almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate container. Mix until smooth. Put the chocolate chips, cranberries and almonds. Mix with all other ingredients and knead the dough.
Using a large spatula, spread it into prepared forms. Bake for 16-22 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour.
White Chocolate Option
As you can see, there are many recipes for cranberry muffins in the oven. For example, you can combine sour berries with sweet white chocolate. To do this, you will need:
- half a glass of cornmeal;
- half a glass of sugar;
- half a glass of water;
- 2 cups self-rising flour;
- 125 grams of unsalted butter, molten;
- 2 eggs whipped;
- 2 tbsp. l milk;
- 1 tbsp. l vanilla extract;
- 100 grams of white chocolate, sliced.
Cooking Cranberry Cupcakes with White Chocolate
The recipe for cranberry muffins is very simple. Preheat the oven in advance to 180 ° C. Lightly oil molds or put paper liners in them.
In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water. While stirring, simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl to cool.
Sift the flour into a separate bowl. Make a "well" in the center. Pour in chilled cranberries, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla extract. Knead everything together until a uniform dough is obtained. Put pieces of chocolate in it and stir with a fork.
Arrange the dough evenly in tins. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Refrigerate in the molds for five minutes, and then remove and transfer to a wire rack.
If you wish, you can try this recipe using milk or dark chocolate instead of white. In addition to cranberries, you can add raisins or dried cherries.