Description
Indulge in the warmth and joy of Mother’s Day with these fluffy carrot cake muffins, drizzled with creamy icing. Bursting with vibrant flavors and spices, these delightful treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Your family will gather around, captivated by the inviting aroma and irresistible taste. Surprise your loved ones with a batch that’s simple to make yet extraordinary in flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and grated carrots until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg