Description
Indulge in these moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Cupcakes topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are a delightful treat that will leave everyone craving for more.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in grated carrots and pineapple.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then add nuts if using.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20–24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the batter.
- Cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake with frosting
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
