Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ cup canola oil; ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; ½ cup natural unsweetened applesauce; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups finely shredded carrots (about 2 carrots); ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts; 4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened (reduced fat cream cheese); ¾ cup confectioners' sugar; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup natural unsweetened applesauce
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups finely shredded carrots (about 2 carrots)
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened (reduced fat cream cheese)
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

1
Preheat to 350.
2
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
3
In a medium bowl, sift together both flours, baking road, salt and spices.
4
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar and eggs until well combined.
5
Then whisk in applesauce, vanilla and carrots.
6
Add dry ingredients and mix until just del combined.
7
Stir in walnuts.
8
Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until done, about 20 minutes.
9
Cool completely.
10
To make Frosting:.
11
Use and electric mixer and beat together the cream cheese, confectioners sugar and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
12
Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with walnuts.

909

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting

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