Carrot Cake Muffins with Cheesecake Filling
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Carrot Cake Muffins with Cheesecake Filling! These moist, flavorful muffins blend the warmth of spiced carrot cake with a luscious cream cheese center, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Each bite unveils a surprising cheesecake filling that elevates this classic recipe into an irresistible dessert. Simple to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. Bake a batch today and enjoy the comforting flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolk until smooth; refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin pan.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth; fold in carrots.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined. Add nuts if desired.
- Fill muffin cups with batter, add a tablespoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg