Kids
Mini Carrot Cake Muffins
Soft, gently spiced mini muffins with finely grated carrot and a tender crumb, made in a kid-friendly size for little hands. They are lightly sweet and easy to eat warm or at room temperature.
15 minsPrep
18 minsCook
EasyDifficulty
410 kcal per serving8g protein 58g carbs 16g fat
Watch it madeNatashas Kitchen · 10:09
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour3/4 cup
- baking powder1 teaspoon
- baking soda1/4 teaspoon
- ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon
- fine salt1/8 teaspoon
- brown sugar1/4 cup
- plain yogurt1/4 cup
- milk1/4 cup
- egg1
- melted unsalted butter2 tablespoons
- vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon
- finely grated carrot1/2 cup
- raisins2 tablespoons
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper cases or lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a second bowl, whisk the brown sugar, yogurt, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, then fold in the grated carrot and raisins.
- Spoon the batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool a little before serving.