Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake Muffins with Cheesecake Filling, a perfect blend of moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake. These muffins are a wonderful addition to breakfast, brunch, or dessert tables, impressing guests with their spiced aroma and luscious center. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by a surprising cheesecake filling that elevates these muffins from ordinary to extraordinary. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in grated carrots (add pineapple if using).
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently stir in nuts if using.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
- Fill muffin cups with about 2 tablespoons of batter, add 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling into each center, then cover with another spoonful of batter until cups are about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg