Description
These Moist and Flavorful Carrot Cake Muffins are a delightful treat combining the natural sweetness of grated carrots with warm cinnamon and optional nuts and raisins. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are easy to prepare and bake in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose Flour
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 Large Eggs
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 ½ cups Grated Carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup Chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- ½ cup Raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes for extra plumpness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line your muffin tin to ensure the muffins don’t stick.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil together until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots along with any optional nuts or raisins to add texture and flavor.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the muffins’ moist texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool before removing them from the tin and enjoying.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable oil with applesauce for a lower-fat version.
- Soaking raisins in warm water plumps them for a juicier texture in the muffins.
- Chopped nuts add a lovely crunch but can be omitted for nut-free preferences.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To add extra moisture, consider folding in ¼ cup of crushed pineapple or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
