How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Cardamom Muffins?

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/3 cups Milk, and more.

Is Banana Cardamom Muffins suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Banana Cardamom Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Banana Cardamom Muffins?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Cardamom Muffins Recipe

Name: Banana Cardamom Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cup Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/3 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1/4 cups Chicago Old Town Spiced Sugar (or Your Own Mix As Indicated Below); 2 whole Eggs; 3 whole Browned Bananas, Peeled

Banana Cardamom Muffins

Eats Now Editorial Team · 640 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
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Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl, set aside.
3
In a small bowl or mug, combine the milk and the lemon juice, set aside.
4
In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugars. Add in eggs and mix well. Add in the bananas and using a potato masher, mash them into the mixture. If you don't have a potato masher you can use a big fork or your clean hands-it is quite fun squishing bananas! Add in the milk mixture, stir well. Add in the flour mixture and stir until combined.
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Spray a muffin pan well with nonstick spray and fill each cup a little over half with the mixture. Top each with a liberal sprinkling of the Chicago Sugar and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. (The bigger your bananas the denser the muffins and the longer the cooking time. It all works out in the end.)
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As soon as your muffins come out, loosen them from your pan and carefully get them out and cook on a cooling rack. I make muffins without liners; I just spray my pan, however feel free to line away.
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Notes:
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One of my favorite ingredients is a mix called Chicago Old Town Spiced Sugar from The Spice House. However, if you do not have that spice, you can easily make a sugar and cinnamon mix yourself (1/4 cups worth), add in cardamom to your liking and a splash of vanilla and you will be good to go! Ground the sugar together with your fingertips to spread out the vanilla into the sugar mixture.
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Sometimes I kick these up a notch by sprinkling a layer of the Chicago Sugar in the middle of each muffin and sometimes I add chocolate chips as well. Nummy, num, num!
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The smell while these are baking is ridiculous! If you are trying to sell your home, bake some of these babies just before folks come over for a look-see and they will fall in love! Hey, it worked for me!
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If I only want 12 muffins, I put the excess batter in a small loaf pan and cook it alongside the muffins until it's done, covering the top with the Chicago Sugar as well.
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Enjoy!

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

Banana Cardamom Muffins

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