Pineapple-Glazed Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Pineapple-Glazed Carrot Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 8-oz. can pineapple tidbits in 100% juice; 1 cup whole-wheat flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pinch of nutmeg; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups grated carrots; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 8-oz. can pineapple tidbits in 100% juice
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of nutmeg
3 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with 20 paper liners. Drain pineapple, pressing on fruit. Reserve pineapple and 1/4 cup juice separately.
2
Whisk flours, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, honey, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Mix in carrots and pineapple.
3
Fill liners almost to top. Bake, switching tins halfway through, until tops spring back when pressed, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool slightly in tins, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Whisk cream cheese, reserved juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread 1/2 Tbsp. glaze on each cupcake and serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

1372

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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: 1 8-oz. can pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Pineapple-Glazed 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.

Pineapple-Glazed Carrot Cupcakes

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