Honey-Glazed Carrot Cake Muffins

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Moist, spiced muffins with grated carrots, warm cinnamon, and a sticky honey glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1.5 cups grated carrots
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Beat 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/4 cup canola oil in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir in 1.5 cups grated carrots. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined — do not overmix.
3. Step 3: Divide batter into muffin cups. Bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. While warm, mix 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar with 1 tbsp lemon juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over muffins and let set for 15 minutes before serving.