How to Make Lychee Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and unique treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or as a snack, look no further than these delightful lychee muffins. Bursting with the sweet and tropical flavor of fresh lychee fruit, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Lychee fruit is a tropical fruit that is native to China, and is known for its juicy, sweet flavor and floral aroma. It's the perfect addition to baked goods, adding a burst of flavor and a refreshin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 (11 ounce) can lychees, drained
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix cake flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  • Strain lychees into a bowl, reserving canning liquid. Pat lychees dry with a paper towel; cut into small pieces. Add 3/4 of the pieces to the flour mixture; toss lightly.
  • Whisk sugar and egg together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in 5 tablespoons of the reserved canning liquid, butter, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture; stir batter until just moistened.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner 3/4 full. Scatter remaining lychee pieces on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 111mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 53mg