If you’re looking for a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of a carrot cake with the convenience of a muffin, then you’re in for a real treat with this recipe for Betty Crocker Carrot Cake Muffins. These muffins are wonderfully moist, packed with warm spices, and studded with bits of shredded carrots and nuts for a delightful texture. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet ending to a meal, these carrot cake muffins are sure to please your taste buds and bring a cozy vibe to your home.
**Betty Crocker Carrot Cake Muffin**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp ground ginger
– 1/4 tsp ground cloves
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
5. Gently fold in the shredded carrots and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the muffins have cooled, you can optionally top them with a simple cream cheese glaze or dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Enjoy your homemade Betty Crocker Carrot Cake Muffins with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful morning treat, or serve them as a special dessert for your family and friends to enjoy. These muffins are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire, with their warm spices and comforting flavors bringing a touch of cozy indulgence to any occasion.
