Description
These Carrot Cake Muffins with Crumb Topping deliver comfort, convenience, and irresistible flavor. Packed with warm spices and wholesome carrots, these muffins are easy to make and perfect for any busy day.
Ingredients
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For the Carrot Cake Muffins:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (about 2 large carrots) finely grated carrots
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
- In a small bowl, make the crumb topping by mixing flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix until clumps form. Set aside
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the muffins
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then mix in applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots gently
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin and gently press it dow
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 15-18 minutes
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Freshly grated carrots are recommended for better flavor and moisture.
Make sure not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg