Description
Carrot Cake Muffins are a delightful fusion of moist, spiced goodness and sweet carrot flavor, making them the perfect treat for any time of day. These muffins combine warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with freshly grated carrots, resulting in a comforting flavor experience that evokes cozy kitchen moments. Ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert, they can be topped with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgence. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, you’ll have a batch of delicious carrot cake muffins ready to share—or keep all to yourself—in no time!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Grated Carrots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together vegetable oil and eggs until smooth; then mix in grated carrots.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop the batter into prepared muffin tins about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg