Description
Delight in the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked Delightful Carrot Cake Cupcakes. These moist and fluffy treats are packed with sweet carrots and aromatic spices, all topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy afternoon treat, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (canola recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (freshly grated)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil and eggs until frothy. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the shredded carrots and walnuts (if using) until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg