Chopped walnuts and raisins are featured in these carrot muffins, adding flavor and extra texture in every bite. Serve them with a flavored butter or cream cheese spread for a fantastic breakfast or snack.
Recipe Tip
Make an orange cream cheese spread to serve with the muffins. Combine 1/2 cup of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and the zest of half an orange. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
PrintMoist Carrot Muffins
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Muffins, Desserts, Carrots
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup currants or raisins
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest, optional
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (6 3/4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated carrot, about 1 medium carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Heat orange juice just to a simmer on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add raisins or currants and remove from heat. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar with the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest until well blended.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl and blend with a spoon or whisk. Add the flour mixture to the first mixture and stir just until all of the ingredients are moistened.
- Drain the currants or raisins and fold them into the batter with the chopped walnuts and grated carrots.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full; bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of a muffin.
Notes
These moist carrot muffins are filled with raisins and chopped walnuts. Serve them with cream cheese spread or butter.
