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Soft & Moist Carrot Muffins Recipe

4.4 from 99 reviews

These soft and moist carrot muffins are a delightful treat packed with fresh shredded carrots, sweet apple, and plump raisins. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and baked to golden perfection, they make a wholesome breakfast or a tasty snack any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded carrot
  • 1 apple, peeled and shredded
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line your muffin tins with paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Add Fruits: Lightly fold in the shredded carrots, shredded apple, and raisins to evenly distribute them without breaking down the batter.
  6. Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-29 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, substitute half of the vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce.
  • Feel free to add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • To make these muffins gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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