Carrot muffins with raisins and nuts
12 servings
45 minutes
Carrot muffins with raisins and nuts are a cozy treat from American cuisine. They embody the warmth of home baking and the harmony of natural flavors. Grated carrot adds natural sweetness and tenderness to the batter, orange juice adds freshness, while walnuts and raisins enrich the texture and aroma. Cinnamon complements the recipe with a cozy spicy note. These muffins are perfect for morning coffee, family tea time, or as a healthy snack. The simplicity of preparation makes them accessible even for beginner cooks, while their rich taste and aroma turn them into a true culinary masterpiece.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Grate medium carrots on a coarse grater, add the zest of 1 orange and raisins.
- Carrot: 3 pieces
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Raisins: 2 tablespoons
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Wheat flour: 175 g
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
4
Mix sugar and 2 eggs with a mixer, add butter and flour mixture.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Olive oil: 8 tablespoons
5
Add the juice of 1 orange (approximately 100 ml) to the mixture.
- Oranges: 1 piece
6
Chop the nuts, but not to a powder, so they remain in small pieces.
- Walnuts: 75 g
7
Next, fold in the nuts and carrot mixture with a spatula.
- Walnuts: 75 g
- Carrot: 3 pieces
- Raisins: 2 tablespoons
8
Distribute into molds.
9
Bake for about 25-30 minutes, the muffins should darken, but they may remain moist inside due to the carrots.
10
Remove from the oven, let cool, and you can decorate the muffins with powdered sugar.
