Description
Moist and fluffy carrot cake cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, pineapple, nuts, and raisins.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- You can omit the nuts and raisins for a smoother texture.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg