Luscious Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Luscious Carrot Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter:; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar; 2 1/4 cups grated carrots; 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Cream Cheese Icing:; 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, or as needed; 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia(R)); 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 lemon, zested

Servings: persons

Batter:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 1/4 cups grated carrots
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Icing:
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, or as needed
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia(R))
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, zested

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil, eggs, brown sugar, and grated carrots together, in that order, in a bowl.
3
Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to oil mixture and stir to combine. Fill 12 cups of a muffin tin with the batter.
4
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes; do not overbake. Cool completely before frosting, about 45 minutes.
5
Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl; stir until the icing reaches a smooth, thick, and creamy texture. Cover icing with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes, before topping cupcakes.

1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter:, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Luscious 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.

Luscious Carrot Cupcakes

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