Description
Carrot Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of sweet, freshly grated carrots and warm spices, all topped with rich cream cheese frosting. These moist and fluffy treats evoke nostalgia and joy, making them perfect for any celebration or a simple pick-me-up. Whether you’re baking for a birthday party or just want to indulge in something sweet, these cupcakes promise to impress with their vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (freshly grated)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend the oil and eggs before stirring in the shredded carrots and nuts if using.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks; frost with cream cheese frosting once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg