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Amazing Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Swirl (20)

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Enjoy these delightful Carrot Cake Muffins with a luscious cream cheese swirl. They’re a perfect blend of warm spices and sweet carrots, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. This recipe brings together tradition and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using).
  6. To make the cream cheese swirl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  7. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Dollop about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the top of each muffin batter.
  9. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese into the muffin batter.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure your carrots are finely grated for the best texture.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of raisins to the batter.
  • The cream cheese swirl should be swirled gently to create a marbled effect.

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