Kathleen's Carrot Spice Muffins
Created by limeleaf on March 20, 2020
- Servings: 12
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 15-20m
- Recipe #34551
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or soured milk)
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup raisins (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
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Step 2: Mix together flours, baking soda, baking powder, and the four spices in a large mixing bowl. (Spices may be doubled if you prefer )Stir well to combine.
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Step 3: In a smaller bowl, stir together the sugar, egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla and mix well. Add this into the flours.
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Step 4: Add grated carrots and dried fruit and nuts and mix briefly until just combined.
How to Make
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Step 5: Spoon into prepared muffin tins. Bake 15-18 minutes.