Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Carrot Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon baking soda or ¾ teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg; ¼ cup oil; ½ cup white sugar or ½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ⅔ cup finely shredded carrot, lightly packed; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; 3 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature; 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 34-1 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

½ cup flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda or ¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
¼ cup oil
½ cup white sugar or ½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
½ teaspoon vanilla
⅔ cup finely shredded carrot, lightly packed
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla
34-1 cup powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
3
Mix together flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda or baking powder.
4
(Baking soda makes a darker cake while baking powder makes a lighter, more carrot-flavored one).
5
Set aside.
6
Beat egg in a medium bowl.
7
Beat in oil, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
8
Stir in carrots and walnuts.
9
Pour into muffin pan, filling each cup 2/3 full.
10
Bake about 20 minutes.
11
Cool on a wire rack then frost.
12
For frosting: Combine cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a small bowl.
13
With a mixer, beat until light and fluffy.
14
Gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar, beating until light and easy to spread.
15
Add additional powdered sugar in small amounts for more body.

3751

kcal

Calories

Fat

895

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: ½ cup flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon baking soda or ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 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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