Delicious and moist carrot muffins topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting

These carrot muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a hint of spice from the carrots and warm cinnamon. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, they are sure to become a favorite for brunch, snack time, or dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts, if using.
7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and smooth.
11. Frost cooled muffins and enjoy!

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