Delicious Carrot Cake Muffins with a Sweet Cinnamon Glaze

Enjoy the flavors of a classic carrot cake in muffin form with these moist and flavorful carrot cake muffins topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. These muffins are perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a sweet treat after dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Stir in the shredded carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the muffins are cooling, make the cinnamon glaze by whisking together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 2-3 tbsp milk until smooth.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins before serving.

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