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Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Delicious moist muffins packed with grated carrots and warm spices, topped with creamy frosting for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Carrots

  • 1.5 cups grated carrot (about 3 medium carrots)

Frosting

  • 0.25 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Whisk eggs, applesauce, sugars, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Fold in grated carrots coated in flour. Fill muffin liners and bake 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool muffins, then beat cream cheese and butter, add vanilla and powdered sugar to make frosting. Frost muffins and chill before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and do not overmix the batter.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Keyword: baking, carrot, Muffins