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Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Deliciously fluffy and moist carrot cream cheese cupcakes topped with a rich frosting that creates a perfect balance of flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium-sized carrots)
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
Frosting Ingredients
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, to the oil and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple into the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. If using, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Mix together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  2. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Use fresh grated carrots for the best flavor and moisture. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes. Chill the frosting if it’s too soft for easier spreading. Store extras in an airtight container.