Ultimate Carrot Muffins

Directions

  1. 1Add the grated carrots, chopped pineapple, chopped raw walnuts, and raisins to the muffin batter.
  2. 2Pipe a dollop of cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin cup.
  3. 3Top the muffins with crumble topping.
  4. 4Pipe a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top of each baked muffin.

Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1.5 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups coarsely grated carrots
  • 1 cup frozen & thawed pineapple chopped finely
  • 1 cup chopped raw walnuts
  • 0.75 cup raisins
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick butter
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup AP flour
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

bowlmuffin tinpiping bag

Tips

  • Fresh grating of carrots is necessary for moisture, do not buy pre-shredded carrots as they are too dry.