Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Carrot Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 4 whole Eggs, Slightly Beaten; 2 cups Sugar; 1-1/4 cup Oil; 2 cups Self-Rising Flour; 2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 3 cups Carrots, Grated; 1/2 cups Pecans, Chopped (optional); FOR THE FROSTING:; 10 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened; 16 ounces, weight Confectioners Sugar; 1-1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
4 whole Eggs, Slightly Beaten
2 cups Sugar
1-1/4 cup Oil
2 cups Self-Rising Flour
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3 cups Carrots, Grated
1/2 cups Pecans, Chopped (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING:
10 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened
16 ounces, weight Confectioners Sugar
1-1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Lightly grease or put paper liners into two 12-count cupcake tins.
2
Combine eggs, sugar, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add flour and cinnamon. Mix well.
3
Stir in vanilla and carrots. Also add pecans if you'd like. Evenly pour batter into the prepared cupcake tins.
4
Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until done. Let cool.
5
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
6
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and butter or margarine until combined. Add confectioner's sugar and beat until smooth.
7
Pipe or spread frosting onto the top of each cupcake and sprinkle with pecans (if using).
8
I bought my acorns and leaves from a local store called Sugar Bakers.

2180

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

289

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 4 whole Eggs, Slightly Beaten, 2 cups Sugar, 1-1/4 cup Oil, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cupcakes 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 Cupcakes

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