Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot cake was first made in the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were used as a substitute for sweeteners in cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Carrot Cake Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 120 ml Vegetable oil
• 2 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 gram Chopped walnuts
• 100 gram Cream cheese
• 50 gram Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the grated carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
10. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled muffins.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.