Description
Carrot Cake Muffins are a delicious and moist treat that combine the sweet flavors of carrot cake with the convenience of a muffin. They’re perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (freshly grated)
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cavity muffin pan with paper muffin liners.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (or pecans, if using).
- Fill the muffin cups three-quarters full with the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Freshly grated carrots work better than pre-packaged ones for flavor and moisture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- If you don’t have nuts, you can substitute them with raisins or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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