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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These moist, fruity muffins are packed with hearty ingredients and spread with a creamy orange-flavored frosting. Served with coffee, they're a favorite with Christmas guests. Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/4 cups sugar |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 eggs |
1 cup vegetable oil |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2 cups grated carrots |
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped |
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit |
1/2 cup raisins |
frosting: |
3 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/2 teaspoon orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
chopped candied cherries |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots, apple, coconut, fruit and raisins. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, juice and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread over muffins. Sprinkle with cherries. Yield: 16 muffins.
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