Carrot Cake Muffins: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Joy
Discover the joy of baking with these delicious and easy carrot cake muffins that are perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts, and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add a little more crushed pineapple.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake Muffins, easy muffins, homemade muffins