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Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

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These moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Muffins combine warm spices, grated carrots, and optional nuts and raisins for a delightful breakfast or snack treat, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (120ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (150g)

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, 60g)
  • 1/4 cup raisins or shredded coconut (optional, 40g)

Topping

  • 100 g cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened, 30g)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, nuts, and raisins or coconut.
  5. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
  6. Bake and cool: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare topping: For the topping, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Spread on cooled muffins if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute buttermilk for milk for added moisture and tang.
  • Folding in nuts and raisins or coconut is optional but adds texture and flavor.
  • Letting muffins cool before adding the cream cheese topping prevents melting.

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/carrot-cake-muffins-recipe/