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Cream Cheese Carrot Muffins

Delicious Cream Cheese Carrot Muffins for Your Perfect Brunch

Delight in these Cream Cheese Carrot Muffins filled with warm spices and a creamy center, perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend for gluten-free muffins.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to your spice preference.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to your spice preference.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Can be swapped for coconut sugar.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can offer a unique twist.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots Finely grated.
  • 0.5 cup Crushed Pineapple Ensure well-drained.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar Optional topping for added crunch.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla, followed by carrots and crushed pineapple.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Layer the batter in the muffin cups, adding a spoonful of cream cheese filling before topping with more batter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and springy to touch.
  7. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature but not overly soft. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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