Description
Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a delightful blend of moist cake and rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the flavors of warm spices and sweet carrots, these easy-to-make treats will transport you back to cozy family gatherings. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just because, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs and oil until combined. Stir in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg