Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh black cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and fold in the black cherries.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe black cherries for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine.
- Ensure baking powder and baking soda are fresh for optimal rise.
- Let the muffins cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Consider adding a streusel topping for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg