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carrot cake cupcakes recipe

Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe: 5 Steps to Sweet Bliss

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious carrot cake cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, mix sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir.
  6. Fold in grated carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
  7. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
  • These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Top with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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