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Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

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These Carrot Cake Muffins bring the familiar flavors of carrot cake into an easy muffin format. Grated carrots, brown sugar, yogurt, and warm spices make up the batter, while optional raisins add extra sweetness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners
  • Spoon or cookie scoop
  • Wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Add the cooking oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to a mixing bowl.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  2. Add the plain yogurt , egg and whisk until well combined.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  4. Add the grated carrots and mix well.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  7. Fold in the raisins if using.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  9. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
  11. Transfer them to a wire rack and let them cool completely. Serve and enjoy.
    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSodium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17g

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