Description
Carrot cupcakes are a delightful blend of moist, fluffy texture and the sweet flavors of fresh carrots, warm spices, and creamy frosting. Each bite transports you back to family gatherings filled with laughter and joy. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to afternoon tea, these easy-to-make treats will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add grated carrots.
- 4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- 5. Spoon batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- 7. Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
