Name: Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup grated carrots; 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional); Cream cheese frosting for topping

Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Golda Gunn Modified: July 31, 2024

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How To Make Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Delicious and moist carrot cake cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream cheese frosting for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts (if using).
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top of each cupcake.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 290kcal
Total Fat : 13g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 310mg
Total Carbohydrates : 40g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 24g
Protein : 4g

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