Simnel Cake-Inspired Spiced Carrot Muffins with Almond Glaze

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Moist carrot muffins infused with warm spices and topped with a delicate almond glaze, inspired by the traditional Simnel cake for Mother’s Day. This British-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 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 220 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 British cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups grated carrots, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, and 1/2 cup ground almonds until combined.
  3. Step 3: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just mixed. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Step 4: For the glaze, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp milk and 1/2 tsp almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm muffins and let set before serving.

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