Carrot Cake Muffins
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Carrot Cake Muffins
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These deliciously spiced carrot cake muffins are made in one bowl and frosted with a tangy & sweet cream cheese frosting!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground glove
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrot, lightly packed
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated coconut (unsweetened)
for the cream cheese frosting
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- Pinch salt
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
for garnishing
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a muffin tin with muffin tin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, sugar, eggs, and milk. Whisk well to combine.
- Add the spices and salt, and whisk to combine. Then add the baking powder and baking soda, and whisk well to combine.
- Add the flour, and fold into the batter. When there are still a few streaks of flour left, add the grated carrot, walnut, and coconut. Continue to fold everything together until just combined (don't over mix)
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. You should get 12 muffins.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until risen and slightly golden on top.
- Allow the muffins to completely cool before frosting.
- To make the frosting, add the butter and cream cheese to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse and then mix until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, and process until smooth. If you'd like a thicker frosting, you can add 1/2 cup more powdered sugar. Add the lemon juice if you'd like more acidity.
- Add a spoonful of frosting to the top of the cooled muffins, and use the back of a spoon to spread it out a little. Top with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
3002IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 3002IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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