Description
Delightful Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a fun twist on a classic dessert, featuring grated carrots, warm spices, and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for filling and topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil, mixing until well combined.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs to the sugar and oil mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Fold in Carrots and Other Ingredients: Gently fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts (if using).
- Fill the Cupcake Liners: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Frost: Once cooled, fill the center and frost the tops with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot cake, cupcakes, dessert, cream cheese frosting, baking