Delightful Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Delight in the warm, spiced goodness of these carrot cake cupcakes, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfectly moist and flavorful, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar (or Brown Sugar)
- Baking Powder
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Shredded Carrots
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (optional)
- Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Create a well in the dry mixture; add vegetable oil and eggs. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and nuts if desired.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For gluten-free cupcakes, substitute some all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour. Enhance flavor by adding crushed pineapple or raisins for extra moisture.
Find it online: https://masonrecipes.com/delightful-carrot-cake-cupcakes-recipe/