Description
Carrot cake muffins are moist, light, chewy and full of carrots which means breakfast this week is healthy! Carrot muffins are great for meal prep too.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature (or 1 cup heavy cream + juice of 1/4 of a lemon)
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, vanilla, brown sugar, and buttermilk (or heavy cream with lemon juice).
- Pour dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until most of the flour is mixed in. Add grated carrots and fold in until just combined.
- Line a 12-tin muffin pan with muffin or cupcake liners or spray the inside with nonstick baking spray. Spoon enough batter into each mold so they are 90% full.
- Bake in the oven on a rack in the top third of your oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Notes
Equipment used: 12-tin muffin pan, cupcake liners, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, a cookie scoop (or a spoon) for scooping out the batter, and a wire cooling rack.
How to customize: You can also add raisins or chopped walnuts (1/4 cup each) at the same time as carrots if desired.
How to store: Allow the spiced carrot muffins to cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container for up to 2-4 days at room temperature. You can extend their shelf life by storing in the fridge for up to 7-10 days.
How to freeze: Wrap each carrot muffin individually in plastic cling wrap. Use two layers and ensure the wrap is tight. Store in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American