Lemon Frosted Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Frosted Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Reynolds(R) StayBrite(R) Baking Cups; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted; 1 cup mini jelly beans or chocolate egg candies; Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons lemon curd; 3 cups powdered sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons milk, or more as needed

Servings: persons

Reynolds(R) StayBrite(R) Baking Cups
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 cup mini jelly beans or chocolate egg candies
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon curd
3 cups powdered sugar, divided
2 teaspoons milk, or more as needed

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with 24 Reynolds(R) StayBrite(R) Baking Cups.", "Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.", "Combine the carrots, oil, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add carrot mixture to the flour mixture; mix just until combined. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.", "Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in muffin pan. Transfer cupcakes to cooling rack; cool completely.", "Top with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, reserving a small amount. Make ""nests"" with the coconut. Dip jelly beans or candy eggs slightly into extra frosting and then place in the ""nests"" to keep them in place.", "Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine cream cheese, butter, softened; and lemon curd in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, beating well. Beat in 2 teaspoons milk. Gradually beat in another 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. If necessary, beat in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach spreading consistency."]

1616

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Reynolds(R) StayBrite(R) Baking Cups, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lemon Frosted Carrot Cake 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.

Lemon Frosted Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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