cranberry muffin cake

How to Make Delicious Cranberry Muffins

Making cranberry muffins at home is easy and rewarding. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to bake fluffy, flavorful treats with a tangy twist.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ¾ cup granulated sugar

- 2 tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

- 1 large egg

- ⅓ cup melted butter (or oil)

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (toss with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

4. Blend Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula *just until combined* (overmixing makes muffins tough). Add cranberries and mix lightly.

5. Bake: Fill each muffin cup ⅔ full. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips: For extra flavor, add orange zest or chopped nuts. Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. These muffins stay fresh for 3 days in an airtight container! Enjoy your homemade cranberry goodness!