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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delicious carrot cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs Make sure they're at room temperature.
  • 1.5 cups grated carrots Grate finely for moist cupcakes.
  • 0.5 cups crushed pineapple, drained
For the cream cheese frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, beat the vegetable oil and sugar together until combined. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple until evenly combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and combined.
  3. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top of each cupcake.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Store cupcakes in the fridge in a container for 3-5 days. They can also be frozen without frosting for up to 3 months. Optional: Add sprinkles or nuts on top before serving.
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