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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

These delightful carrot cake cupcakes are packed with warm spices and fresh grated carrots, topped with rich cream cheese frosting—a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs At room temperature
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 0.5 cups crushed pineapple, drained Fresh pineapple can be substituted but should be drained well.
  • 0.5 cups walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional) Adds texture, can be omitted.
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs until smooth. Add in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple, mixing until everything is well blended.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
  5. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, top each cupcake generously with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months. For a healthier twist, consider using whole wheat flour or substituting applesauce for vegetable oil. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.