Moist and Flavorful Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe for Lasting Smiles
Enjoy soft, delightful muffins made with fresh carrots and warm spices that are sure to bring smiles to your day!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugars, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded carrots and walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add raisins or shredded coconut to the batter.
- These muffins freeze well; store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrot cake, muffins, dessert, baking