Carrot and Walnut Muffins with Cream Cheese frosting

I am always surprised how easy it is to make muffins, simply mix all ingredients together in a bowl.  These muffins were discovered when the urge for something sweet hit and I had no butter in the fridge.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup grated carrot
3/4 cup milk
1 egg lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups of Self Raising Flour
1/2 cup Oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon caster sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mixed spice

Frosting

100g softened cream cheese (or use spreadable version)
75g softened butter
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
11/4 cup icing mixture

Method

Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
Place paper muffin cases in a 12 hole muffin tray.
In a bowl combine flour, caster sugar, mixed spice, brown sugar, carrot and walnuts, make a well in the centre.
Add milk, egg and oil and mix until well combined.
Spoon mixture into prepared cases.
Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden and just firm to touch.
Cool completely before icing.

Cream cheese frosting: Beat using electric beaters, cream cheese, butter and lemon rind until light and fluffy, gradually add in icing mixture until well combined. Spread frosting over the muffins.

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