Mantecadas
Mantecadas are simple yet delicious Mexican muffins. These moist and super easy to make goodies are ready in no time.
Servings: 12
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 orange zest (optional)
- 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Beat eggs and add sugar.
- Mix until well combined.
- Add the milk and mix again.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil while mixing.
- Add vanilla and orange zest (if using).
- Mix again.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients a bit at a time.
- Occasionally scrape down the sides until the flour mixture is completely mixed.
- Line a muffin pan with cupcake wrappers.
- Pour ¾ of the mixture to each of the wrappers.
- Once the oven is ready, place the muffin pan inside the oven.
- Immediately lower the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes
WHY DIDN’T MY MUFFINS RISE?
- If you live in a humid climate, place the muffin pan inside the fridge while the oven heats up.
- Also, for humid climates, use ¾ c milk instead.
- Leave the oven door closed. This can cause the muffins to sink.
- Don’t overmix. Too much air will cause them to go flat.
- Gently fold in nuts or raisins (if using) at the very end to avoid overmixing.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg