These Carrot Cake Muffins offer a delightful twist on the traditional carrot cake. Bursting with the rich flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, and packed with fresh, juicy carrots, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and perfectly spiced. They make an excellent snack or dessert that's sure to please any palate.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of warm spices with the natural sweetness of carrots creates a comforting treat that's not too sweet and irresistibly fragrant. They're quick to make, and their muffin size makes them perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or a convenient afternoon pick-me-up.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are fantastic for any gathering, be it a brunch, coffee break, or as part of a holiday spread. They're also great for bake sales or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Serve them at your next family gathering or pack them for a picnic to enjoy a delicious homemade treat wherever you go.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant finish, you can top these muffins with a dollop of cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of finely chopped nuts or a dust of cinnamon. For a festive touch, add a small marzipan carrot on top of each muffin before serving.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup oil (sunflower or olive)
- 2 1/4 cups shredded carrots
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare muffin tins with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs and sugar together for about 10 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly mix in the oil, then add vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, salt, and shredded carrots. Stir in the baking powder.
- Sift the flour over the wet ingredients and fold it in gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delightful carrot cake muffins, a tasty and comforting treat that brings a little bit of joy with every bite!