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Carrot Cake Muffins

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Carrot Cake Muffins are soft, moist, and warmly spiced with freshly grated carrots and classic carrot cake flavors. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack and can be enjoyed plain or topped with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground ginger (optional)
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vanilla extract
  • Grated carrots
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger if using.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots along with the chopped walnuts, pecans, and raisins if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Freshly grated carrots provide the best texture and moisture.
  • Peel the carrots for the smoothest texture, although well-washed carrots with thin skins also work.
  • Replace half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier muffin.
  • Add shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, or extra spices for delicious variations.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.

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