Description
Deliciously moist cupcakes made with grated carrots and dates, topped with a sweet ginger syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (100 g)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped (about 6–8 dates)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional, for topping)
For the ginger syrup, you will need:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped dates.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the ginger syrup by boiling sugar, water, and grated ginger in a saucepan until thickened.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, drizzle the ginger syrup over each cupcake and optionally sprinkle with walnuts.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm carrots for the best flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, carrot, date, ginger syrup, dessert, baking