Carrot Cake Muffins

Photo: flickr user macinate

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

2 eggs

1 (7 ½ oz.) jar junior carrots

1/2 cup salad oil

1/2 cup maple syrup

Preparation

Blend first 7 ingredients and set aside. Beat together the balance of the items listed, then add the dry mixture. Spoon the batter into 2 1/2-inch greased or papered muffin tins filling about 1/2 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. (Test for doneness with toothpick). Makes about 18 muffins.