Easy Carrot Cake Muffins with a Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Easy Carrot Cake Muffins with a Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 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; 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)

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.

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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.

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

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.

How to make the Perfect Muffins

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!
Use either paper liners in your muffin pan or grease and flour the pan.
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!