Carrot Cake Muffins

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with the rack in the upper third of the space. Oil or butter muffin tins.

Step 2

Sift together the whole-wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Using a whisk or a spatula, stir in the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Do not beat; a few lumps are fine, but make sure there is no flour at the bottom of the bowl. Fold in the raisins or pecans and the carrots.

Step 4

Spoon into muffin cups, filling them to just below the top (about 4/5 full). Place in the oven, and bake 25 minutes until lightly browned and well risen.