Anytime Olive Oil Muffins

Disguising cake for breakfast with homemade strawberry butter.

Hi Bakers!

This muffin recipe! The strawberry butter! I’m shouting because I can’t even begin to tell you how good this combination turned out. I’m always looking for new ways to turn cake into breakfast, and let’s just say, this is an all-time favorite.

The look of the muffin combined with the pink hue of the butter will make your brain think “cupcake.” But these are not cupcakes, so try to get that image out of your head.

Instead, this recipe combination is more akin to butter-topped cornbread with a drizzle of honey. It’s slightly savory, even a bit salty, creamy, and sweet.

Light brown sugar and a higher temperature gives these muffins a tall, golden top. They have a pleasing crust with super tender interiors. The marriage between olive oil and citrus is a beautiful one across all cuisines, and these muffins are no exception. They aren’t super sweet, but I found myself craving them for breakfast as well as dessert.