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Mini Carrot Cake Muffins

hese Mini Carrot Cake Muffins are so simple and are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth, with or without the cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour gluten free or regular
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups carrots peeled and finely grated and chopped
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ¼ cup lowfat buttermilk at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting, optional
  • ½ package cream cheese softened
  • ½ tick unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Line mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, .
  4. In a large bowl, mix the carrots, eggs, buttermilk, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture to the carrot mixture and mix well with a rubber spatula until combined well.
  6. Fill each mini muffin tin about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool in tin for 5 minutes then transfer cupcakes to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese, confectioners sugar and butter on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Then add the vanilla extract.
  3. Continue to mix on medium-high until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  4. ENJOY!!

Notes

  • Nutritional information is with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1mini cupcake Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 1925IU (39%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Serving 1mini cupcake
Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 1925IU 39%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.