Description
Mini fruit cake muffins are a delightful blend of fruity flavors and moist texture, perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized treats fill your kitchen with a sweet aroma, making them an ideal snack for gatherings or cozy afternoons. They’re easy to prepare, visually appealing, and versatile enough to accommodate various fruits and nuts. Indulge in these mini muffins that promise to leave you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in milk, oil, and citrus zest until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients by gently stirring until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits carefully.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for five 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg