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Fresh sour cherry muffins baked golden brown, sprinkled with powdered sugar
Sour Cherry Muffin with juicy fresh cherries and vanilla batter, dusted with powdered sugar

Soft & Fluffy Sour Cherry Muffins

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to the perfect muffin is the 'two-bowl' method: barely mixing the wet and dry ingredients. This version plays on the classic contrast of tart cherries and sweet vanilla batter. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, staying soft for days—if they last that long.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 240 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Whisk and wooden spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line muffin tin with papers. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Tip: Even distribution of baking powder is critical for even rising.
2 ✓

In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk, oil, and vanilla.

Tip: Oil ensures muffins stay moist for days, as it remains liquid at room temperature unlike butter.
3 ✓

Pour wet ingredients into dry. Fold with a spoon just until flour disappears. Batter should be lumpy!

Tip: Minimal mixing prevents tough gluten development, ensuring a tender crumb.
4 ✓

Gently fold in the drained cherries.

Tip: If using frozen cherries, don't thaw completely to prevent bleeding color into the batter.
5 ✓

Divide batter into tins (filling 3/4 full) and bake for 20-25 minutes. Test with a toothpick.

Tip: Baking powder releases gas with heat to puff the batter, then proteins and starch set to hold the shape.

Recipe FAQ

Why are the muffins tough?
You overmixed the batter. Once flour meets liquid, mixing creates gluten. Only stir until flour just disappears!
The cherries sank to the bottom.
The fruit was too heavy for the batter. Toss them in a little flour before adding to the batter to provide 'grip'.
Domed then collapsed.
Oven was too hot or you opened the door too soon. The structure needs to set before hitting cooler air.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower or Canola Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pitted Sour Cherries (fresh or drained jarred)