Carrot Cake Muffins

Looking for something cosy and autumnal to bake? These carrot cake muffins are a great option. Simple to make and perfect with a cuppa!

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 185g flour 
• 2 tsp cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
• 1 3/4 tsp baking po INGREDIENTS 
• 185g flour 
• 2 tsp cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
• 1 3/4 tsp baking powder 
• 2 carrots, grated 
• 3 eggs 
• 60ml milk 
• 168g honey or maple syrup 
• 142g greek yogurt 
• 225g cream cheese 
• 60g honey or maple syrup 
• 2 tsp vanilla extract 

Method 

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade 
2. Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl, until light and fluffy 
3. Add the yogurt and whisk until smooth then add the honey/maple syrup, milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract 
4. Beat the mixture until smooth 
5. Fold in the carrots, flour, baking powder and cinnamon into the wet mixture until just combined 
6. Scoop the mixture into a greased muffin tin and place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes 
7. Remove from the oven and cool 
8. To make the frosting, whisk the cream cheese until smooth then add the honey/maple syrup and vanilla and mix again until smooth and combined 
9. Top with some extra cinnamon if you like and dig in!