Carrot Cupcakes with Goat Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cupcakes with Goat Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/4 cups shredded carrots; 1 1/2 Tbs. poppy seeds; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup confectioners sugar; 3/4 cup soft goat cheese, softened; 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. low-fat cream cheese; 2 Tbs. maple syrup

Servings: persons

1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups shredded carrots
1 1/2 Tbs. poppy seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped candied ginger
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
3/4 cup soft goat cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. low-fat cream cheese
2 Tbs. maple syrup

1
To make Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350F, and line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2
Cream butter and brown sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
4
Stir in carrots and poppy seeds, then raisins and candied ginger.
5
Fold in flour until just combined.
6
Divide batter among prepared muffin cups, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool.
8
To make Frosting: Sift confectioners sugar into bowl, and set aside.
9
Beat together goat cheese and cream cheese with electric mixer.
10
Beat in confectioners sugar, then fold in maple syrup with spatula.
11
Let rest 1 hour.
12
Drizzle and spread Frosting on cooled Cupcakes.

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cupcakes with Goat 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 Goat Cheese Frosting

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