Honey Cake Muffins

Honey Cake Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional honey cake, perfect for a sweet breakfast treat. These moist and fluffy muffins are infused with the warm flavors of honey and spices, making them a comforting start to your day.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 120 grams
• baking powder - 5 grams
• baking soda - 1 gram
• ground cinnamon - 2 grams
• ground ginger - 1 gram
• salt - 1 gram
• honey - 60 grams
• vegetable oil - 30 milliliters
• large egg - 1
• milk - 60 milliliters
• vanilla extract - 5 milliliters
• chopped walnuts (optional) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the honey, vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until well mixed.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
5. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.06 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a quick source of energy from honey and carbohydrates.
• Contains healthy fats from walnuts, which can support heart health.

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