Make sure to try my Carrot Cake Recipe too…it is the ABSOLUTE best! This recipe was originally posted back in 2014. The photos and recipe tips have been updated in 2021, but the recipe remains the same.
Inside Out Carrot Cake Muffins!Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Muffins Are An Easy Brunch Idea!Ingredients:Tips:Add-In Ideas:But…Are These Carrot Muffins Healthy?How To Store:Get the Recipe
Inside Out Carrot Cake Muffins!
Muffins are pretty under-rated in my house. The lack of frosting piled on top is a deal breaker…sometimes a streusel will solve this issue, sometimes a glaze…but generally no one ever requests muffins.
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Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Muffins Are An Easy Brunch Idea!
These muffins are not only delicious, but they are so pretty! When they bake the cream cheese filling peeks through the tops, which creates a gorgeous, crackly finish that looks amazing on a brunch platter! My kids enjoy these for breakfast, or as a snack. Even though they claim “carrot cake isn’t their favorite”.
Ingredients:
Filling
cream cheesepowdered sugarvanilla extract
Muffins
all purpose flourbaking powderkosher saltground cinnamonlight brown sugareggsvanilla extractwatervegetable oilgrated carrotscoarse sugar
Tips:
These carrot muffins are really very easy to make, but there are a few tips that I want to share to make sure you have perfect results.
Add-In Ideas:
You can get creative with these muffins if you would like! Here’s a few ideas:
Raisins. A lot of folks like their carrot cake with raisins, so throw in 1/2 – 3/4 cup to the batter to add a little more sweetness!Walnuts. Chopped walnuts will add texture, so chop them up and add in 1/2 cup or so!Crumb topping! If you want to go the extra mile, add a little crumb topping on top! Ohhh yeah!
But…Are These Carrot Muffins Healthy?
Ummmm, do you want me to lie to you here? These aren’t exactly health food. There are carrots in there, so I’m going to say that’s something. BUT you absolutely could make these without the cream cheese filling inside.
How To Store:
Since these are filled with that cream cheese mixture you will need to refrigerate these if you want to enjoy them over the next few days. And yep, they freeze great! Just store them in an airtight container for up to 30 days, and allow them to thaw at room temperature. Freeze for up to 30 days PIN for later:
