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Fecha de descarga: 28 de septiembre de 2016

Carrot Muffins

Carrot Muffins Recipe:

1/4 cup (60 ml) pecans or walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 1/3 cups (320 ml) grated raw carrot (about 2-3 peeled carrots)
1 small apple, peeled and grated
1 1/3 cups (175 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) (optional)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (120 ml) safflower, corn, vegetable, or canola oil

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting: (optional)
1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 ounces (1/2 cup) (110 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Carrot Muffins:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven.
Place paper liners in 12 muffin cups.
Toast the pecans or walnuts for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned and
fragrant. Let cool and then chop coarsely.
Peel and finely grate the carrots and apple. Set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt,
and ground cinnamon. Stir in the nuts and coconut.
In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Fold the wet
ingredients, along with the grated carrot and apple, into the flour mixture, stirring
just until moistened. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups
and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
clean.
Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. After about 10 minutes remove the
muffins from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Makes 12 standard-sized muffins.
Frosting:
Beat the butter and cream cheese until very smooth with no lumps. Gradually beat
in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated and smooth. Beat in the vanilla
extract.
Place a dollop of the cream cheese frosting on the top of each muffin.