Fluffy Cherry Muffins with Powdered Sugar Dusting
Ingredients
Muffin batter
- 125 g softened butter
- 120 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 2 eggs
- 200 g sour cream
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 jar (350g drained weight) cherries
- 6 tablespoons milk
For dusting
- Powdered sugar
Preparation
Cream softened butter with sugar and vanilla sugar until combined
Gradually add eggs and sour cream, mixing well
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder
Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined
Preheat oven to 180°C (convection: 160°C)
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
Distribute the batter into the muffin cups using an ice cream scoop or two spoons
Drain the cherries in a sieve and let them drain
Press 4-5 cherries into each muffin cup
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes
Let cool
If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving
Tips
Preparation time is just 15 minutes
The cherries keep the muffins moist and fluffy
