Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium); 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners.
2
In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts.
3
Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

810

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cupcakes With 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 Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

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