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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes are moist, tender cupcakes loaded with warm spices and freshly grated carrots, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. They’re a portable twist on classic carrot cake, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 cup raisins
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • For the frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Add oil and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  5. Stir in grated carrots and optional add-ins like nuts, raisins, or pineapple.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined—do not overmix.
  7. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until light and creamy.
  12. Frost cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag.

Notes

Use freshly grated carrots for best moisture and texture.Store cupcakes in the refrigerator if frosted with cream cheese frosting. Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.Add-ins like pineapple, coconut, or nuts enhance flavor and texture.Let cupcakes come to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

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