Got it! Here’s a simple and delicious Cup Muffins Recipe — muffins baked in individual paper or silicone cups. Perfectly portioned, fluffy, and easy to customize!
🧁 Basic Cup Muffins Recipe
🍽️ Makes: 12 standard muffins
⏱️ Time: ~30–35 minutes
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup milk
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1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional mix-ins: 1 cup blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper or silicone cups.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently mix until just combined. Don’t overmix!
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Fold in any optional mix-ins if using.
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Divide batter evenly among the 12 cups (about 2/3 full).
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations:
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Blueberry Cup Muffins: Fold in fresh or frozen blueberries.
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Chocolate Chip: Add 1 cup chocolate chips.
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Banana Nut: Substitute 1 mashed ripe banana for 1/4 cup milk, add chopped nuts.
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Lemon Poppy Seed: Add zest of 1 lemon and 1 tbsp poppy seeds.
Want me to help with a gluten-free, vegan, or keto version? Or maybe a flavor suggestion?
