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California Orange Muffins

Name: California Orange Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 4 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt

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2 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Connie Tollison, Modesto, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 25, 2022

There are many orange groves in this area, so I attempted to create a muffin recipe using the fruit. I think it turned out very well, and everyone who's tried it agrees with me.

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California Orange Muffins

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Yield:1 dozen

Prep:15 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Combine the orange juice, zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture.

2
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold in to creamed mixture.
3
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.