How to Make Carrot Cake Muffins

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F).

   Place sugar and eggs into a large bowl.
   
   Beat the sugar and the eggs until the texture is light.
   
   Add the oil and stir well. , In a separate bowl add flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
   
   Mix until well combined. , Dump the dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients.
   
   Stir until well combined. , Add carrots into the mixture.
   
   Fold in grated carrots until well incorporated. , Add almonds and hazelnuts into the batter.
   
   Fold in until well combined. , Spread some cooking oil with paper towel onto the muffin tray then carefully pour the batter into each muffin tin. , Place the muffin tray into a preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. , Stick a clean in the middle of each cupcake.
   
   If it comes out clean it done but if there is batter on the knife pop it back into the oven for a couple more minutes. , Add cream cheese, lemon zest and icing sugar into a large bowl.
   
   Mix the cream cheese with icing sugar and lemon zest until well combined. , Allow the muffins to cool, then spread the icing on top.
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   Step 2: Add ingredients into bowl.

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   Step 3: Combine dry ingredients.

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   Step 4: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

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   Step 5: Fold in the carrots.

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   Step 6: Stir in the almonds and hazelnuts.

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   Step 7: Pour the mixture into the greased muffin tray.

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   Step 8: Bake for 20 minutes.

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   Step 9: Remove from the oven when a knife inserted comes out clean.

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    Step 10: Make the icing.

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    Step 11: Serve.

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