Spiced Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Spiced Carrot Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups finely shredded carrots; 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 ounce white baking chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon orange extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; Chopped walnuts, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 ounce white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chopped walnuts, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, pineapple and walnuts.
2
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the chocolate, cream and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe or spread over cupcakes, garnish with walnuts is desired. Store in the refrigerator.

1556

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

Spiced Carrot Cupcakes

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