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Orange Carrot Muffins

2.7 | 3 Reviews
Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Arlyn Gagnon

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Nov. 28, 2023

Nutmeg, cloves and orange peel make these carrot muffins a special anytime treat.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Orange Carrot Muffins

2.7 | 3 Reviews Add your review
Yield:1 dozen
Prep:20 min
Cook:20 min
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in orange juice. Combine the flour, orange zest, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in carrots.
  2. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 173 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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