by theUngourmet
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
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.
Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full and 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.
