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

Carrot Muffins With Glaze

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

Carrot Muffins With Glaze

Recipe:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugars until well combined. Add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and let it set before serving.

Carrot Muffins With Glaze