Carrot Cake Mix Muffins
Transform your favorite classic dessert into an easy-to-make treat with these irresistibly moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Mix Muffins! Made with a convenient boxed carrot cake mix, these muffins are upgraded with fresh shredded carrots, crunchy walnuts, and optional sweet raisins, offering a delightful texture and a burst of flavor in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 20-minute bake, these muffins are perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or an effortless dessert. Optionally topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, they’re the perfect sweet indulgence for any occasion. Wholesome yet decadent, this recipe combines simplicity and flavor for a foolproof result the whole family will love. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these carrot cake muffins are sure to become your new go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (about 15-16 oz) carrot cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- cream cheese frosting (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until just combined, ensuring you don’t overmix.
Gently fold in the shredded carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, top each cooled muffin with a dollop of cream cheese frosting for a sweet finishing touch.
Serve and enjoy your delicious carrot cake mix muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 272.3 g | 349% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.2 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 573 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 521 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.5 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
