Citrus Cardamom Cupcakes

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citrus cardamom cupcake by myheartbeets.com
These nut-free Citrus Cardamom Cupcakes are subtly sweet. You can eat these treats as a light dessert or even for breakfast without feeling too guilty – they’re perfect with a cup of coffee or chai. If you prefer something a bit more decadent, just top them with some sweet citrus curd.

citrus cardamom cupcake by myheartbeets.com

These treats have a muffin like consistency, but since I’ve put frosting on top – I’m calling them cupcakes. They have dense crumb and aren’t overly sweet, so eating just one will satisfy the sweet tooth and keep you full.

A note on baking these sweet little things – make sure to spoon the thick batter into a well greased muffin tin or use silicone baking cups. If you use paper liners, they will stick. Trust me on that one.

I definitely suggest topping these treats with this sweetened orange lemon curd. The flavors go together perfectly. The honey and citrus lend a touch of sweetness and the cardamom helps enhance that sweetness.

I’m already looking forward to eating these cupcakes again – I plan on making them this weekend to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Her birthday was actually last weekend but I was in Canada (see my one-ingredient sorbet blog post for details) so we’ll have a little belated celebration. I think she’s going to love these mini cakes!

happy birthday to my beautiful mom!
Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Mom!

citrus cardamom cupcake by myheartbeets.com

Citrus Cardamom Cupcakes

citrus cardamom cupcake by myheartbeets.com

Citrus Cardamom Cupcakes

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine wet ingredients.
  • Mix the wet ingredients with the dry and spoon the thick batter into well greased mini muffin tins or into Silicone Baking Cups. Each cup should be filled about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown (should pass toothpick test).
  • Let cupcakes cool then spread on citrus curd or another frosting.

Notes

Time may vary depending on muffin size - check on it after 10 minutes.
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  1. Sybil says

    I’m also trying to manage my carb intake so do you think i could substitute organic stevia, powder or liquid drops, for the honey? I look forward to your reply as I love your recipes! If only honey will do it just means they will be made less often!

    P.s. – your butter chicken recipe is so ridiculously good! 🙂

  2. Layla says

    These look fab! What can I substitute for the pods? Maybe ground cardamom and how much?

    Thank you,
    Layla

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