Name: Spice Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

Real Life of Lulu Verified

January 23, 2026

These 1940s spice muffins are a simple, comforting treat filled with warm flavors like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. They come together quickly with just a few pantry staples and bake up soft and tender with a slightly spicy kick. Perfect for cozy mornings or anytime you want a nostalgic bite of homemade goodness.

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Spice Muffins

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉.

Grease a muffin tin or use paper liners and set aside.

Sift flour, measure, and sift again with spices, baking powder, and salt.

Combine egg, sugar, shortening, and milk.

Add dry ingredients. Beat only until the lumps are gone.

Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.

Bake at 425℉ for 15-20 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast your ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds before mixing into the batter to intensify their aromatic qualities and deepen flavor.
Room Temperature Magic 🌡️
Allow eggs and milk to come to room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter incorporation and more consistent muffin texture.
Gentle Mixing Method 🥄
Mix dry and wet ingredients just until combined - overmixing will develop gluten and create tough, dense muffins instead of tender ones.
Moisture-Locking Trick 💦
Add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter to increase moisture and create a more tender crumb that stays fresh longer.
Perfect Muffin Scoop 🧁
Use an ice cream scoop for uniform muffin sizes and professional-looking results, filling each cup about 2/3 full for ideal rising.