Warmly spiced muffins with grated carrots, nuts, and a hint of orange zest, ideal for any time of day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 3/4 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
12 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
13 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
15 - Zest of 1 orange (optional)
→ Add-Ins
16 - 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
17 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
18 - 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
