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Home » Desserts » Muffins & Sweet Breads » Easy Carrot Cake Muffins with a Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Carrot Cake Muffins with a Cream Cheese Frosting

Last Updated June 25, 2021. Published April 10, 2019 By Rosemary 125 Comments

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The perfect way to start the day with these Easy Carrot Cake Muffins. You can always fancy them up for the perfect dessert with a delicious Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting.

carrot cake muffins with frosting

Carrot Cake Muffins

Last summer I went to visit my Cousin for a few days. Lucky for me she shared some of her amazing recipes.

Some she told me were from her beloved Aunt, some from friends and some from other family members.

I remember coming across this Carrot Muffin recipe and thinking  “I have never met a Muffin I didn’t like”, this is a definite must try. So if you love Carrot Cake then you are going to love these Easy Carrot Cake Muffins.

Easy Carrot Cake Muffins, the best, simple, fast breakfast, snack or dessert muffin, delicious with or without frosting or nuts.

What to add to Carrot Cake Muffins?

This recipe doesn’t call for nuts, and to tell the truth I kind of like it without. You can add them if you want, chopped walnuts or pecans would be perfect. Or what about some raisins?

If you use raisins then be sure to soak them in boiling water for about 3-5 minutes to plump them up. And nuts are always better when roasted.

Roast in a cookie pan for about 5-7 minutes, be sure to let them cool in a separate bowl so they don’t continue to bake.

If you like a lighter touch of nuts, then how about sprinkling some ground up pecans on the yummy Cream Cheese Frosting?

How to Store Carrot Cake Muffins

  • Be sure to store them either in an airtight container or bag.
  • They will last up to 3 days at room temperature or 7 days in the fridge.
  • Of course if you have frosted them they definitely need to be refrigerated.

The Best Carrot Cake Muffins

2 carrot cake muffins with cream cheese frosting

So twelve of these little gems without the frosting, has only 226 calories each, not bad for an afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

I love Muffins for Breakfast too. You could leave the frosting off a few of these Carrot Cake Muffins to serve for Breakfast and frost some for an easy delicious dessert.

If you prefer you could make a loaf instead of muffins or even a small cake. Make sure to use an 8 inch loaf or cake pan.

Be sure to lower the temperature to 350F (180C). And bake for at least 35-40 minutes, of course you should check with a tooth pick for doneness.

These are so good fresh baked from the oven, but if you want that taste again, just warm them up for about 30 seconds in the microwave before eating one.

carrot cake muffin with a bite out of it

How to make the Perfect Muffins

  1. Some people think they are difficult to make because if you stir too much they become rubbery, so just remember stir 15 or 16 times and you can’t go wrong. Force yourself to stop stirring!
  2. Use either paper liners in your muffin pan or grease and flour the pan.
  3. Fill the muffin tin 3/4 full.

And I have to tell you even my youngest loved how moist and delicious they were. And guess what, there are only two left. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Enjoy!

carrot cake muffin up close

carrot cake muffin up close

Easy Carrot Cake Muffins with a Cream Cheese Frosting

Rosemary Molloy
Easy Carrot Cake Muffins, the best, simple, fast breakfast, snack or dessert muffin, delicious with or without frosting or nuts. 
4.91 from 104 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

CARROT MUFFINS

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium carrots)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup + 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese (whole fat) (63 grams - total)
  • 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons cream (whole/heavy or whipping cream)

Instructions
 

CARROT MUFFINS

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200° C). Grease and flour a 12 medium size muffin tin*.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the vegetable oil, beaten eggs, carrots and milk.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined (15 or 16 stirs no more). Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting. Enjoy!

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • In a medium bowl beat butter and cream cheese until creamy approximately one minute.  Add icing sugar a little at a time, continue beating, add salt and cream beat approximately 3 minutes until fluffy.  

*If you make a loaf instead then be sure to lower the temperature to 350F (180C) and let it bake for at least 30-35 minutes before testing, it may need longer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 138mgSugar: 43gVitamin A: 2055IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.1mg
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    Updated from January 13, 2017.

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      1. Niki says

        May 15, 2022 at 5:35 pm

        5 stars
        So glad I came across your recipe. Had a few carrots left over and just added some raisins and lemon zest to the mix. BEST carrot cake muffin recipe! Thank you! They went down a treat with son and husband.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          May 18, 2022 at 8:15 pm

          Hi Niki, thanks so much, so glad you came across the recipe too. I’m happy everyone enjoyed them. Take care.

          Reply
      2. JOY ROBLES says

        January 26, 2022 at 10:26 pm

        5 stars
        They were amazing. The frosting was refreshing ,sweet, and fluffy .They were by far the best tasting muffins I ever eaten. Thank you for posting this recipe.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          January 29, 2022 at 10:03 pm

          Hi Joy, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed them. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
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