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Mexican Mantecada Muffin Recipe

Whip up this Mexican mantecada muffin recipe in minutes. Crunchy on top and soft inside. One of the most popular in Mexico.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 12 mantecadas
Calories: 255kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 200 gm
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 eggs 160 gm
  • 3/4 cup of sugar 150 gm
  • 1/2 cup of milk 118 ml
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 10 ml
  • Zest of one orange optional
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil ~175 ml

Utensilios

  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl (or mixer bowl)
  • Measuring cups or kitchen scale
  • * Measuring spoons
  • Whisk or mixer
  • Spatula
  • 1 muffin pan
  • Red (or other color) cupcake paper liners
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven 350°F / ~180°C
  • In a small bowl sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl (or mixer bowl) whisk together eggs and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved and the eggs are light and fluffy.
  • If you are using a mixer, try beating the eggs for 5 minutes for a fluffier muffin.
  • Continue to incorporate the milk, vanilla extract and orange zest (if using).
  • Pour in oil very slowly in a gentle stream whisking constantly, this will take approx one minute.
  • Finally, gently whisk in the dry ingredients in 2-3 batches. Please don’t overmix.
  • Place the liners in the muffin tin and divide the batter into 12 molds.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the middle comes out cleanly.
  • Let them cool down for 5 minutes and transfer them to a cooling rack. They are delicious for breakfast, snack or dessert. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Mantecada Muffin Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
140
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
49
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
69
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breads, Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: how to make mantecadas, Mexican mantecada muffin, Mexican muffins, mexican pan dulce

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