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Carrot Cake Muffins

Name: Carrot Cake Muffins
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Makes 1 Dozen (12) Muffins
Cuisine: Durban Indian, South African
Ingredients: 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 2 carrots, grated; 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder

If you love carrot cake as much as I do then these Carrot Cake Muffins are perfect for an anytime treat.

By DenisiyaPublished on November 23, 2018

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Prep Time25 mins

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Cook Time30 mins

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Total Time55 mins

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ServingsMakes 1 Dozen (12) Muffins

This Recipe Makes 1 Dozen (12) Muffins

If you love carrot cake as much as I do then these Carrot Cake Muffins are perfect for an anytime treat.

These muffins are super easy to make & their healthy too.

I didn’t add any toppings to my muffins but a dollop of cream cheese will go perfectly. Walnuts may also be added to the mixture if you desire.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

19 Steps

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C or 356°F.
Step 2
Peel, rinse & grate the carrots into a bowl. I used the finer side of the grater.
Step 3
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
Step 4
Whisk the eggs.
Step 5
Add in the maple syrup.
Step 6
Pour in the vanilla essence.
Step 7
Add in the brown sugar.
Step 8
Pour in the buttermilk.
Step 9
Add in the melted butter.
Step 10
Mix well.
Step 11
Add in the grated carrots.
Step 12
Next, add in the all purpose flour, baking powder & the cinnamon powder.
Step 13
Mix well.
Step 14
Grease a muffin tray with either butter or spray & cook. Thereafter you may add cupcake liners if you wish or you can just spoon in the batter without the liners, like I have done.
Step 15
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
Step 16
Carefully remove the Carrot Cake Muffins from the muffin tray & place them on a cooling rack to cool a bit.
Step 17
The Carrot Cake Muffins are ready to be served.
Step 18
Store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Step 19
Add cream cheese as a topping if preferred.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Tips

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Carrot Cake Muffins

How should I store Carrot Cake Muffins to maintain freshness?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 to 2 weeks. For milk-based sweetmeats like burfee or soji, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 to 10 days.

Can I substitute butter with margarine or oil?

Pure butter or ghee provides the authentic rich aroma and texture characteristic of traditional Indian sweetmeats and bakes. Margarine can be used in a pinch, but butter delivers superior flavor.

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Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.

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Carrot Cake Muffins

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