Best 4 Moist Carrot Cake Muffins Recipes

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Calling all carrot cake lovers! If you're looking for a moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make carrot cake muffin recipe, you've come to the right place. These muffins are packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and nuts, and they're topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

In addition to the classic carrot cake muffin recipe, this article also includes three variations:

* **Gluten-free carrot cake muffins:** These muffins are made with a blend of gluten-free flours, so they're perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
* **Vegan carrot cake muffins:** These muffins are made without eggs or dairy, so they're perfect for vegans and people with dairy allergies.
* **Healthy carrot cake muffins:** These muffins are made with whole wheat flour and less sugar, so they're a healthier choice for those who are watching their weight or blood sugar levels.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOFT & MOIST CARROT MUFFINS



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These Carrot muffins are moist, flavorful, and full of warm spices!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Breakfast     Muffins     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups raw carrot (shredded)
1 apple (peeled and shredded)
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Greased or line muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk sugar, oil, and eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Lightly fold in carrots, apples and raisins.
  • Divide the mixture into prepared muffin tins
  • Bake 25-29 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g

CARROT CAKE MUFFINS



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These are a twist between a cinnamon roll and carrot cake cupcakes. You'll just have to roll your eyes and say 'Mmmmm' when you take your first bite! Another topping idea would be to sprinkle the muffins with a cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking. Top with a vanilla glaze.

Provided by clarinetlover

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons applesauce, or more as needed
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded carrots
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat milk, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in another bowl. Stir carrots into flour mixture; fold in milk mixture and butter until batter is just combined. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 246.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

MOIST CARROT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Moist Carrot Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by in OH

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar (raw is great, could do mostly white with a little brown)
1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots (juicing ones fine)
1/4 cup orange juice (or 1/4 cup water with 1 tbs. lemon juice)
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400 with pan of water at bottom of oven.
  • mix dry.
  • mix eggs and sugar.
  • mix in carrots and let sit 10 minutes.
  • mix in rest of wet ingredients.
  • fold in dry (don't over mix- will be lumpy).
  • pour into greased muffin cups (almost full).
  • bake 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 171.3, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 17.4, Protein 3.8

MOIST CARROT CAKE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Moist Carrot Cake Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HappyBunny

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 slightly beaten egg
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups bran flakes
1 cup milk
1/3 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mix cereal and milk in another bowl, let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Mix in carrots, sugar, egg and oil.
  • Add to flour mixture until moist (Batter will be lumpy).
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Grease muffin pan and spoon batter into muffin pan filling each cup to 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm.
  • STORAGE: Cool leftover muffins and wrap each tightly with plastic wrap and freeze.

Tips for Baking Moist Carrot Cake Muffins

- **Use Fresh Ingredients:** Always use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture. Grating your own carrots will give you the best results. - **Don't Overmix:** Overmixing can lead to dry muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. - **Add Spices:** Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add warmth and depth of flavor to carrot cake. Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. - **Use Quality Nuts:** If you're using nuts in your muffins, make sure they're fresh and chopped. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are all good choices. - **Fill the Muffin Cups Properly:** Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. This will help prevent the muffins from overflowing and give them a nice rounded top. - **Bake at the Right Temperature:** Bake the muffins at the temperature specified in the recipe. Baking them at too high a temperature can cause them to dry out. - **Let the Muffins Cool:** Let the muffins cool completely before frosting or storing them. This will help them hold their shape and flavor.

Conclusion

Moist carrot cake muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your muffins turn out moist, flavorful, and perfectly baked. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these carrot cake muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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