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Muffins in a basket with a yellow cloth. Muffins are stacked on each other.
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Mimosa Muffins

Course Bakery, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 12 Muffins

Ingredients

For Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • ¼ champagne

For Glaze:

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoon champagne
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 12 muffin pan with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer (you can also do this with a hand mixer or a whisk), mix the oil, sugar, zest, and juice till smooth.
  • Next, add the eggs and the vanilla. Finish with the champagne. The mixture should be smooth and fragrant.
  • Set mixer to medium-low speed and slowly add in the four mixture.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 cups. Bake for 18 minutes. Use a toothpick to test. If there is raw batter or large crumb allow the muffins to bake a few additional minutes.
  • Remove muffins from oven and prepare the glaze as they cool. Remove muffins from pan to cool on the counter after 10 minutes.
  • For glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, zest, juice, and champagne. The glaze should be smooth.
  • Once cool, dip the top half of the muffin into the glaze. Set on a plate or cooling rack to allow the glaze the set. Enjoy.