Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE ICING
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk

Method

  • In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice and nutmeg.
  • In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar. Beat in chocolate, oil and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients and milk.
  • Stir in carrots. Spoon batter into greased or paper lined muffin tins. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven 18 to 20 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Remove from muffin tins; cool completely. Spread with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing.
  • In medium bowl, blend together cream cheese and sugar. Blend in chocolate and vanilla. Stir in cream until smooth and creamy.