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orange poppy seed muffins arranged in muffin tin with orange

Orange Poppy Seed Muffins

Katie Penland
These orange poppy seed muffins are bursting with zesty orange flavor, speckled with crunchy poppy seeds, and finished with a delicate citrus glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 12-cup Muffin Tin
  • Standard Muffin Liners
  • 2-3 ounce Scoop
  • Citrus Zester
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Kitchen Scale

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter:

  • 6 tablespoons Butter, melted 84 grams
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil 28 grams
  • 1 cup Sugar 214 grams
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest 2 Cara Cara oranges
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice 128 grams
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt 128 grams
  • 2 teaspoons Poppy Seeds
  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose Flour 300 grams
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Orange Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar 110 grams
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest ~½ orange
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice
  • ½ tablespoon Butter, melted 8 grams
  • pinch Salt

Instructions
 

Muffins:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest. Rub the orange zest into the sugar to release the oils. Add the melted butter and oil and whisk to combine using a hand mixer or whisk.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition.
  • Stir the poppy seeds into the orange juice and let them soak for a few minutes. Then add the yogurt and the orange juice mixture to the egg mixture, whisking until everything is well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight, depending on when you want to bake the muffins.
  • When ready to bake the muffins, preheat the oven to 350°F and line with muffin liners or coat with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop the batter, filling almost to the top of the cup of the muffin tin.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few crumbs. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

Orange Glaze:

  • Combine the powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, melted and cooled butter, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Spread a thin layer of the glaze on the muffins once cooled and enjoy!