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Carrot Cake Muffins

January 8, 2015 > by Mary AnnJump to RecipePrint Recipe
Carrot Cake Muffins

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These Carrot Cake Muffins are a family favorite. The recipe is easy and they’ve got all the ingredients from your classic cake recipe, muffin style!

Carrot Cake Muffins

Ok, here’s a question for you…What sweet and tasty treat can you whip up for someone who:  (A) doesn’t eat chocolate (I know, I can’t believe it either!),  (B) doesn’t eat ice cream (really??),  (C) doesn’t go for too much icing on his cake (what the?) and here comes the kicker folks….loves fruits and vegetables?!?! ANSWER: CARROT CAKE MUFFINS!!

I have spent months trying to perfect the ultimate carrot cake muffin for my oldest son Sean (the someone described above), and believe you me he is very picky about his muffins!

Carrot Cake Muffin Ingredients

He goes to school in Charleston, South Carolina, a city known for its incredible food. A downright mecca of tasty goodness, so my competition is fierce! With all the delicious desserts and sweets at the places he frequents on King Street in Charleston like Cupcake, Glazed and Caviar and Bananas I had to step up my game. But let me tell you, this muffin measures up. It is so moist and filled with lots of carrots, juicy raisins, tart granny smiths and a hint of coconut that even Mr. Particular says it comes away a winner! Enjoy Sean!

Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins

Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Servings: 12 -15 muffins
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 2/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg optional
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 large granny smith apples chopped (small)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans chopped (small) and toasted
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • Toast pecans in 350 degree oven for 6 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
  • Cream eggs with canola oil, applesauce and vanilla. Beat with wire whisk until blended together. Add sugar until fully incorporated.
  • Sift flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg (optional) and baking soda. Add to the creamed mixture. Then add in apples, carrots, raisins, pecans and coconut. Scoop into greased muffin tins or into paper liners with large ice cream scoop and bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Course: 35 minutes
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About MaryAnn Dwyer

Hello and welcome! My name is MaryAnn and I am the recipe developer, photographer and creator of The Beach House Kitchen.

Here at the BHK it's all about delicious, easy recipes for casual entertaining. No long lists of ingredients and difficult directions, just simple, fresh and approachable recipes for delicious meals to enjoy with family and friends.

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  1. Patty V

    These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them. Love the beautiful pictures of ALL your food!

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    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      Thanks!
      Mare

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  2. Kristen

    I will be baking these today! I trust Sean’s taste buds very much…even tho he doesn’t like chocolate??!!! Perfect indoor activity for today because it’s bitterly cold ( where WE are…lucky you!!!)

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    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      Wish you were here! Soon we will be back freezing at home, but for now enjoying the sun and the warmth of sunny Naples, Florida!

      Reply
  3. Jessica DeMay

    These sound so good! I love the addition of the apple! I’m definitely going to have to try them :)

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    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      They are nice and moist. I hope you enjoy them.

      Reply
  4. Gee Ann

    looks really delish ! Can I use vegetable oil instead of canola? And what can be the possible substitute for applesauce? Thank you very much.

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    • Mary Ann

      Hi Gee Ann. Yes, you can simply substitute vegetable oil for the canola oil. I only tested this recipe with the applesauce.

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