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Carrot Cake Muffins

These Carrot Cake Muffins are a delightful treat! Moist, fluffy, and bursting with the sweet flavors of carrots, pineapple, and spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 3 medium Carrots grated
  • 1 can Crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar for frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Muffin tin
  • Parchment paper liners
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners or grease it lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until there are no lumps of brown sugar.
  4. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; fold in the flaked coconut.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth and adjust consistency as necessary.
  10. Once cooled, frost the muffins with the prepared frosting.

Notes

  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • For longer storage, freeze muffins for up to three months.
  • Feel free to add nuts or other fruits for variations.