Ugh! It's such a dark, blustery, Winnie-the-Pooh kind of day. How is a girl supposed to get an outdoor blog photo shoot finished when it's raining cats and dogs? Honestly!
I managed to run out in between showers. I love the feel to the outdoor lighting much better, even on rainy days.
I managed to run out in between showers. I love the feel to the outdoor lighting much better, even on rainy days.
I really love the flavor of cranberry and orange together. How about you?
This is my very first time using cardamom in a recipe. It smells divine!
I had a tough time deciding between a muffin, a cupcake, or a cake. Finally, I chose a mini cake. I just love mini cakes, they are the perfect little treat!
I threw together a citrus icing to finish off these little cakes.
I was really pleased with them. They were tangy and very moist. Definitely worth a repeat performance!
Cranberry Orange and Cardamom Mini Cakes
by theUngourmet
makes 12 mini cakes
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 eggs
6 tbsp melted butter (cooled to room temp)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup half and half
1 tbsp orange zest
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
Citrus Icing
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 tsp orange juice
2-3 tsp half and half
1 tsp orange zest
Lightly grease a muffin pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, butter,vanilla, agave, oj, half and half, zest, and cranberries. Whisk well. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir just until combined.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 16-18 minutes. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before removing cakes from muffin pan. Place on a cooling rack and cool completely.
For the icing: Combine the vanilla, oj, half and half, and orange zest. Add the powdered sugar and stir to combine. Adjust oj and half and half to reach the desired consistency.
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Happy Wednesday! :D
45 comments:
Kim-Glad you got your pictures done--it looks scrumptious. I have never used cardamom either, but your pictures make me want to try this recipe. I DO love cranberry and orange together!
Adore orange and cranberry together.How did you know? This is in my future. Have all the ingredients, am smelling the aroma and your pictures are gorgeous!
I love the way these look! They look so fresh and tempting! Your blog is so nice.
I am going to have to print this out- I LOVE cranberry and orange!
And your pictures look great!!
HELLO MY BABY CAKE!!! Citrus is calling my name, what an adorable little cake you have there *bite* said the big bad wolf!
Kim, the outdoor lighting was perfect. Looks like the cloudy and rainy weather kept the harsh sunlight out.
Those many cakes really rock! Orange and cranberry is a fabulous flavor combination.
I love cranberry and orange together, too. The mini cakes look so good!
I love mini cakes too. And the cranberry orange combo is one of my favorites. We have a cranberry orange yogurt muffin at the bakery right now, and I'm pretty much obsessed with it. I've never baked with cardamom -- I'm not sure why though because I do love the flavor. Beautiful cakes!
your pictures are fantastic! this looks so good, i want it for breakfast!
This mini cake looks heavenly! i love citric taste. orange and cranberry sound like a great combo!!
Despite the weather, your pics came out lovely! These sound really incredible, and I know what you mean about cardamom -- it smells amazing!
Wow, Kim...your pictures get better and better each day! This sounds super amazing..Never thought to put that spice in here with the cranberry and orange! Genius!
This looks like an incredible cake! The photos are stunning!
lovely photos. Fruity baked goodness perfect for breakfast or a snack. yum!!!
Oh my gosh, that looks so delicious. Your photo's look great to me!
xxx
Orange and cranberry seemto b a classic combination. This litte cakes are definitely worth repeating.
I agree with you - outdoor lighting is the best. There is only one light in my entire apartment that makes for good photos...so frustrating!
But you know what is not frustrating? These delicious mini cakes. Cranberries and orange are a match made in heaven. Plus I absolutely adore cardamom in baked goods. Yum!
These look spectacular. Mini cakes are the perfect dessert. I love the cranberry orange combo too!!
I don't know about you, Piglet, but these cakes look like just the thing to take the chill off a blustery day! Yum!
Wonderful flavours! I love cardamom and it pairs so perfectly with orange. Great idea to use cranberry for a tart kick.
I just discovered cranberry and organge together a couple years ago and it's become a favorite of mine. Those look awesome and I can taste them already! ♥
Great shots and yummy looking cakes! I wonder if your family ever said you are wierd for taking pictures of every dish that you've created? Mine do...they hv to pause and allow me to take some pictures before they can dig in. LOL!
Such scrumptious mini cakes! I love the addition of cardamom!
Those turned out really cute. Citrus on cold day is always a welcome treat.
Your pictures are beautiful. Orange and cranberry is a winning combination and always welcome in my house.
These really look delicious! Cranberry orange is one of those combinations that's hard to beat. The addition of cardamom will take it over the top.
What a tempting girl you are ;)
They look beautiful.
And I love cranberry/orange combo, I made cookies for Christmas (that I still have in my freezer, yay!)
oh wow these look amazing and great snaps despite the rain love it lol
First, I love cranberry and orange together and I love cardamom which I just discovered the wonderful flavor of about 3 years ago. These look wonderful and I have saved the recipe to give these a try.
What gorgeous little cakes! I love the flavor combo! And your pictures are so pretty, despite the rain.
OH WOW..your photos are wonderful. The orange zest is the perfect touch!
I LOVE cranberry and a combination with orange and cardamom sounds yummie! Thanks for sharing this wonderful mini cakes recipe! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to yoU!
These look so good. What a terrific combination of colours and flavours - perfect for these dreary January days. Lovely photographs, too.
Hi,the muffins looks delicious...I just wanted to ask what is half and half?..I didn't get it...thanks for sharing.
wow... that is a beautiful presentation!
oh my these looks just so gorgeous and way yummy!!
have a wonderful wkend!!!
The pictures are beautiful! I love the cranberry-orange combo.
You're right, the lighting is perfect. I think it's even better when it's cloudy.
These sweet little cakes look adorable!!!! I do love cranberry and orange together! Your images are always the best! xoxo
Hi Kim!!
I have been such a looser this week. Too much work!! Tres frustrating.
You food looks heavenly. It's a nice break to come and see what's cooking. :)
Bye for now!
Oh man, Kim. That looks so good. I love cranberries and oranges together. I'm bookmarking this recipe!
The pictures look wonderful! I do love cranberry and orange a lot.
The pictures look wonderful and those cakes look absolutely delicious! I'm a big fan of cranberry and orange in baked goods. Love this recipe.
I like cranberry and orange combo too. Added orange into my cranberry sauce last year,so good! The cake looks great! Must be really aromatic with the cardamon.
Uh. Oh. Cardamom. One of my favorite flavors. Mixed with orange is even better! Now if you throw a little chocolate in there...
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