Carrot Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Name: Carrot Cream Cheese Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MUFFINS:; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 2/3 cups Canola Oil; 2 whole Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 pounds Grated Carrots (about 1 1/2 To 2 Cups); 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1-1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon; FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FILLING:; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 pinch Salt

Servings: persons

FOR THE MUFFINS:
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2/3 cups Canola Oil
2 whole Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 pounds Grated Carrots (about 1 1/2 To 2 Cups)
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1-1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1-1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Salt

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For the muffins:
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
3
In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk to combine. Stir in carrots. Add salt, flour, baking soda and cinnamon and stir to combine.
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For the cream cheese filling:
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In a large bowl with a handheld mixer (or bowl of your electric mixer), beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until fluffy.
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Spoon 2 tablespoons of carrot cake batter in each paper liner. Top with a heaping teaspoonful of cream cheese filling. Top with remaining muffin batter until each cup is 3/4 full.
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Bake in preheated oven for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake part of the muffins (slightly off center) comes out clean. Let cool completely before enjoying.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MUFFINS:, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 2/3 cups Canola Oil, 2 whole Large Eggs, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cream Cheese Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cream Cheese Muffins

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