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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Deliciously moist and spiced carrot cake cupcakes topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Making the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil and eggs until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well incorporated.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  4. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each cupcake generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter. Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.

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