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Carrot Cake Cupcakes: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 12


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 46 minute

Ingredients

– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
– ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
– ½ cup raisins (optional)


Instructions

Follow these steps to create your delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until well blended.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Add Carrots: Stir the grated carrots into the wet ingredients until they are evenly coated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Nuts and Raisins: If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins until evenly distributed.
7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Using a scoop or spoon, fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Frost: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting or your favorite topping.

These steps will guide you in creating incredible Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are sure to delight.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 3g