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Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Delicious moist muffins packed with grated carrots and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for a quick treat or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients

  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Carrots

  • 2 cups grated carrots

Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and fold in carrots.
  • Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Heat cream cheese until soft, then mix with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make glaze.
  • Dip cooled muffins in glaze and garnish as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with chopped pecans or shredded coconut.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrots