Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins

Moist, tender, and packed with warm spices, these Carrot Cake Muffins bring all the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake in a grab-and-go form. Each bite is filled with shredded carrots, a hint of cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat.

Prep Time:

20 min

Cook Time:

25 min

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

  • 3½ Cups all purpose flour divided
  • 1 ¾ Cups packed brown sugar divided
  • 3 Teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 1 Teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Cups shredded carrots
  • ¾ Cup golden raisins
  • ¾ Cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅔ Cup vegetable oil
  • ½ Cup Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Liquid Egg Substitute – 16 Ounces
  • ⅓ Cup orange juice
  • 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract divided
  • ½ Cup butter melted
  • 2 Ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 Tablespoon butter softened
  • 1 Cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Stir together 2 cups flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add carrots, raisins, and nuts, stirring to blend.
  3. Whisk together oil, liquid egg substitute, orange juice, and 1 tsp vanilla in a small bowl.
  4. Add to flour mixture, stirring until blended. Spoon batter into a lightly greased 12-cup muffin pan (muffin cups will be filled to the top).
  5. Stir together ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and melted butter until combined. Add 1½ cups flour, stirring just until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle streusel over muffin batter. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool on a wire rack.
  8. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and softened butter at medium-low speed with a mixer until blended.
  9. Beat in 1 tsp vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  10. Add enough water to reach a pourable consistency. Drizzle glaze over muffins.

Note: Shred carrot on the large holes of a box grater.

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