Cherry Muffins
Soft, moist muffins filled with juicy cherries and a hint of vanilla—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tbsp flour (for tossing cherries)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
- Toss cherries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold into the batter.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
- Use frozen cherries straight from the freezer—no thawing needed.
- Add 1/2 tsp almond extract for a bakery-style cherry flavor.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cherry muffins, fruit muffins, cherry breakfast muffins, cherry dessert