Carrot Muffins With Glaze
August 24, 2024
Recipe of Carrot Muffins With Glaze as a delightful and moist treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert. The natural sweetness of carrots combined with a light glaze makes these muffins a crowd-pleaser, adding a touch of indulgence to your day.
Cooking time:
1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Recipe:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugars until well combined. Add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and let it set before serving.