Carrot Cupcakes
If you’re in search of a delightful treat that captures the essence of cozy family gatherings, these Carrot Cupcakes are your answer. Moist and fluffy, these cupcakes feature a sweet carrot flavor harmonized with warm spices, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration or a simple afternoon snack. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable options, you’ll have a batch ready in no time. Plus, their kid-friendly appeal ensures that everyone will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil (or applesauce), eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in grated carrots.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed, avoiding overmixing.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made from cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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