Description
These Moist and Flavorful Carrot Cake Muffins are a delightful treat combining tender grated carrots with warm cinnamon and optional crunchy nuts or juicy raisins. Perfectly spiced and baked to golden perfection, these muffins make a wholesome snack or breakfast option that’s easy to prepare in just 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 Add-ins
- ½ cup Chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
- ½ cup Raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes for extra plumpness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line your muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs with vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots and any optional add-ins like chopped nuts or soaked raisins to the wet mixture.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients by mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or canola oil for a different flavor.
- Raisins are optional but soaked raisins yield a plumper, juicier texture inside the muffin.
- For extra moisture and flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Chopped pineapple or shredded coconut can be added for a tropical twist.
