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Carrot Cake Muffins with Cheesecake Filling: Irresistibly Delicious!

Carrot Cake Muffins with Cheesecake Filling
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Delicious carrot cake muffins filled with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for a sweet treat.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the cheesecake filling.
  7. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the carrot cake batter, add a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then top with more carrot cake batter until the cups are about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the muffins.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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