How many of you enjoy a good homemade carrot cake? I know I do! These Carrot Cake Muffins are a nice twist to the classic homemade cake and are perfect for on-the-go breakfast. They’re super-moist and very flavorful. As a backyard gardener, it’s a great way for me to use up some of my fresh carrots during this time of the year.
Delicious Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
1 cup milk
2 medium eggs
2 tablespoons applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded carrots
6 tablespoons butter, melted (not margarine)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a muffin pan or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl beat together the milk, medium eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract until blended. In a separate mixing bowl sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon and salt. Gently fold-in the shredded carrots.
Pour the contents of your first bowl into the second bowl, stirring until all ingredients are combined together. It will be slightly lumpy in consistency. Use a large spoon and spoon the batter into your prepared muffin pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for approximately 20 to 23 minutes or until the centers are done. They will be a light golden brown in color. Remove from oven and let them sit for 2 minutes in the pan before moving to a wire rack to cool.
Once they are cool you can frost them with your favorite frosting or enjoy them plain. You’ll want to store them in an airtight container. During the hot summertime months, I recommend placing them in the refrigerator for storage.
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I love the idea of using muffins to make little carrot cakes. I would probably add the traditional cream cheese frosting.
I love carrot cake and I would love to make these muffin!
I am a big fan of carrot cake but sometimes I don’t want to make one because I am afraid I will eat the whole thing. This is a great way to indulge but not go overboard.
I love any kind of carrot cake treat. I am making these this week. Thank you for the recipe.
I know muffins don’t need frosting, but I’d add it anyway, lol. Carrot cake and cream cheese frosting just goes together in my mind.
I’d also add some cream cheese frosting to these. But I’d leave some plain for breakfast.
Carrot cake is one of my favorites. I love it with a traditional cream cheese frosting. Yum.