Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze—a perfect blend of moist, fluffy muffins bursting with the classic flavors of carrot cake. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack, these muffins are topped with a creamy glaze that makes them irresistible. The warm spices and rich cream cheese flavor create an unforgettable treat for both kids and adults alike. Simple to prepare and fun to customize with your favorite toppings like nuts or coconut, these muffins are not only delicious but also versatile enough for any occasion. Enjoy a homemade batch today and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- For Cream Cheese Glaze: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold in grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown and spring back when touched. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- To make the glaze, microwave softened cream cheese for about 30 seconds until warm. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Dip the tops of each muffin into the glaze and return to the cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg