Easy Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe – Quick, Moist & Flavorful
Batch of moist, flavorful carrot cake muffins bursting with carrots, warm spices and a light crumb—quick to bake, homemade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup blueberries (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk dry ingredients together.
- Whisk wet ingredients together.
- Combine wet and dry, fold in carrots, nuts and blueberries if using.
- Fill liners 3/4 full, bake 20‑22 minutes until toothpick clean.
- Cool and enjoy.