Carrot Cake Muffins
Enjoy moist, perfectly spiced Carrot Cake Muffins without any oil. Packed with grated carrot, crunchy mixed nuts and warm spices for a wholesome, easy home bake. I use Buttermilk in all my Muffin Recipes, and it worked well in this carrot muffin recipe.
Equipment
- 12 Tulip Paper Muffin Cases
- Muffin Tray
Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake Muffin Batter
- 255 g Self Raising Flour
- 1 level teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground mixed spice
- 170 g Soft light brown sugar
- 55 g Chopped Mixed Nuts
- 200 g grated carrot approx 6 medium sized, 250g unpeeled and ungrated
- 115 g butter melted
- 1 medium egg
- 140 g Buttermilk or plain Yogurt
- 4 tablespoons milk full fat
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 4 tablespoons sieved icing sugar
- 10 g Chopped mixed nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170 deg (Fan assisted)
- Step 1: Place 12 Tulip Paper Muffin cases in a muffin tin.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, place all the dry ingredients Flour, baking powder, spices, sugar and chopped nuts, for the muffin mix and mix well.255 g Self Raising Flour, 1 level teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground mixed spice, 55 g Chopped Mixed Nuts, 170 g Soft light brown sugar
- Step 3: Add the grated carrots and mix well.200 g grated carrot
- Step 4. In a separate jug, mix together the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, milk and vanilla extract. Then add to the carrot mixture. Mix until well combined115 g butter, 1 medium egg, 140 g Buttermilk, 4 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Step 5: Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, fill the tulip muffin case with equal amounts of muffin batter.
- Step 6: Bake in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes, or until baked. Test the centre of the muffins with a cake skewer until it comes out clean. Take them out of the oven and leave them to cool.
- While the Muffins are cooling, mix the icing sugar with sufficient water or lemon juice to a thick spreadable consistency, and drizzle a little over the top of each Muffin, sprinkle with a few chopped nuts before the icing sets.4 tablespoons sieved icing sugar, 10 g Chopped mixed nuts
Notes
TIPS AND FAQ
What is Mixed Spice?
Ground spice mix usually consists of Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Dill Seeds, Ginger, Cloves, and Nutmeg. This often depends on the brand. Can I use Regular Muffin cases?
You can use regular paper muffin cases; make sure you only fill them ¾ full to avoid the muffin batter spilling over the sides. You may still need to place the muffin cases in a muffin tin to help support the sides, helping them to rise during baking. Can I adjust the spices?
Yes, you can adjust the amount of spices used in this recipe. Check that the jar is well within date, as the flavours can deteriorate over time. Can You Make Carrot Cake without Oil?
Buttermilk or plain yoghurt is a delicious, moist alternative to using oil in Carrot Cake Muffins.
Ground spice mix usually consists of Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Dill Seeds, Ginger, Cloves, and Nutmeg. This often depends on the brand. Can I use Regular Muffin cases?
You can use regular paper muffin cases; make sure you only fill them ¾ full to avoid the muffin batter spilling over the sides. You may still need to place the muffin cases in a muffin tin to help support the sides, helping them to rise during baking. Can I adjust the spices?
Yes, you can adjust the amount of spices used in this recipe. Check that the jar is well within date, as the flavours can deteriorate over time. Can You Make Carrot Cake without Oil?
Buttermilk or plain yoghurt is a delicious, moist alternative to using oil in Carrot Cake Muffins.
