Mantecadas

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    12 muffins

  • Calories

    334 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mantecadas

Mantecadas are an iconic Mexican sweet bread, similar to muffins, that have a light texture, yellow color, and bright red cupcake liner.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (canola or avocado work great)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Whisk in the orange zest, vanilla extract, and milk.
  4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together to mostly combine.
  5. Add the vegetable oil and whisk together until the batter is completely smooth.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Lightly tap the cupcake pan on the counter 2-3 times to help even out the batter and get rid of any large air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This is a quick and easy recipe to make by hand using just a mixing bowl and whisk, but feel free to use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment.
  • Mantecadas have a signature look with their red cupcake liners, but feel free to use any color.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1muffin Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 92IU (2%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 92IU 2%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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