Fluffy Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These carrot cake muffins with cream cheese frosting are deliciously light and fluffy.

Submitted by Allrecipes Member
Updated on March 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups grated carrot

  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened

  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottoms only of 12 muffin cups, or line with baking cups. Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

  2. Beat eggs and sugar until frothy and lightened in color. Stir in oil, vanilla extract, and grated carrot; fold in flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared muffin tins.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to cool on wire racks.

  4. Meanwhile, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar together until fluffy. Frost the cooled muffins and chill until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360 Calories
19g Fat
46g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 366mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 112mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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