Fluffy carrot muffins with cream cheese frosting –Hey y’all! Today we’re celebrating some serious flavor with these fluffy carrot muffins topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, these muffins bring a little joy to your day. Let’s get right into it!
Fluffy Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
Check out this gorgeous muffin! Just look at that golden-brown color, and the frosting is calling your name.
Ingredients
For the muffins, you’ll need:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
And for that creamy frosting, you’ll need:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Now that you’ve got all your ingredients ready, let’s get cooking:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts, if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Once the muffins are completely cool, generously frost each one with that delightful cream cheese frosting.
And there you have it, y’all! Fluffy carrot muffins that are sure to be a hit. Perfect for brunch or any day you need a little joy in your life. Enjoy every bite!