Cake Mix Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

Name: Cake Mix Cranberry Orange Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup toasted whole skin-on almonds; 1 box yellow cake mix for two 9-inch rounds; 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 orange; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat the top and inside cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Put 1/4 cup almonds in the bowl of a food processor.
3
Process until very fine and the nuts are the texture of cornmeal.
4
Add the cake mix, yogurt, eggs, oil, 1/4 cup water and the remaining 3/4 cup whole almonds.
5
Pulse until no bits of dry cake mix remain and the nuts are coarsely chopped Add 1/4 teaspoon of zest and the orange juice to the batter with the cranberries.
6
Pulse two or three times to just combine the fruit.
7
Divide the batter between muffin cups and bake until the tops are lightly browned and spring back to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes.
8
Cool 10 minutes in the pan then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
9
In a small bowl whisk the powdered sugar, hot water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon zest until glossy and smooth.
10
Adjust the consistency of the glaze with the remaining water, a few drops at a time until just loose enough to drizzle.
11
Spoon over the cooled muffins.
12
Let stand a few minutes for the glaze to harden.

668

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick cooking spray, 1 cup toasted whole skin-on almonds, 1 box yellow cake mix for two 9-inch rounds, 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt, and more.

Yes, Cake Mix Cranberry Orange Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cake Mix Cranberry Orange Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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