Description
Mother’s Day Carrot Cake Muffins are the perfect way to celebrate Mom! These delightful treats are packed with flavor, featuring freshly grated carrots, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts. Each bite offers a nostalgic taste of home, making them an ideal addition to your brunch table or a sweet surprise for her special day. With their moist texture and inviting aroma, these muffins will surely bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before adding cream cheese frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg