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Carrot Cake Muffins

5 Tips for Amazing Carrot Cake Muffins!


  • Author: Melissa
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake muffins.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Cream cheese frosting (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts (if using).
  6. Fill the muffin liners about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting, if desired.

Notes

  • You can add raisins to the muffins.
  • For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American