Mini Fruit Cake Muffin<\/p>\n
These mini fruit cake muffins are soft, moist, and packed with fruity flavor. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or holiday treats!<\/p>\n
1 \u00be cups all-purpose flour
\n1 teaspoon baking powder
\n\u00bd teaspoon baking soda
\n\u00bd teaspoon salt
\n1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
\n\u00bc teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
\n\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened
\n\u00be cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
\n2 large eggs
\n\u00bd cup milk or orange juice
\n1 teaspoon vanilla extract
\n1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, chopped dates, cranberries, candied fruit)
\n\u00bd cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds \u2013 optional)
\nZest of 1 orange or lemon (optional, for extra flavor)<\/p>\n
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C).
\nLine a mini muffin pan with paper liners or grease it lightly.
\nMix dry ingredients
\nIn a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
\nCream butter & sugar
\nIn a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
\nAdd eggs & flavoring
\nBeat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and citrus zest if using.
\nCombine wet & dry
\nAdd the dry ingredients alternately with the milk (or orange juice), mixing just until combined.
\nFold in fruits & nuts
\nGently stir in the dried fruits and nuts.
\nFill muffin cups
\nSpoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about \u00be full.
\nBake
\nBake for 12\u201315 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
\nCool & serve
\nLet muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.<\/p>\n
For extra moisture, add 1\u20132 tablespoons honey or molasses
\nSprinkle tops with powdered sugar or brush with warm honey
\nCan be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days
\nFreeze well for up to 2 months<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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