Description
These moist carrot cupcakes with lush cream cheese frosting are a delightful treat. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in grated carrots and pecans (if using).
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes moist.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator.
- Grate carrots finely for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: carrot cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, dessert, baking, homemade cupcakes