Amy Velasquez
@amyvelasquez
Fluffy Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing
Delight in these fluffy carrot muffins topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 3
- 1 cup
- 3/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 1/2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Fluffy Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
While it warms up, take a moment to prepare your muffin tins by greasing the bottoms of 12 cups or lining them with cheerful baking cups.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, creating a fragrant blend that will be the foundation of your muffins.
Step 4
Set this dry mixture aside for now.
Step 5
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes frothy and lightens in color, like a sunny morning.
Step 6
Next, stir in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and freshly grated carrots, ensuring everything is well combined and ready to shine.
Step 7
Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix—this is the secret to tender muffins! Once your batter is ready, pour it evenly into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow for a delightful rise.
Step 8
Pop the tins into your preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 9
As the muffins bake, your kitchen will fill with a warm, inviting aroma that’s hard to resist.
Step 10
Once they’re golden and baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool on wire racks, giving you a moment to savor the anticipation.
Step 11
While the muffins cool, it’s time to whip up a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Step 12
In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until the mixture is fluffy and smooth, like a cloud of sweetness.
Step 13
Once your muffins have completely cooled, generously frost them with the cream cheese frosting, transforming them into a delightful treat.
Step 14
For the finishing touch, chill the frosted muffins in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 15
Enjoy these scrumptious muffins as a delightful snack or a sweet breakfast treat that will surely brighten your day!.