Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Blossom Lady
Apr 06, 2024 10:45 AM
Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot cake cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting are the best springtime dessert. Instead of making a whole carrot cake, make a batch of these cupcakes that are easy to share and even easier to eat.

What I love about this recipe is that the cupcakes are easy to make, and they have a deliciously moist crumb and just the right amount of grated carrots, spices, and chopped walnuts. They really do have the best texture.

Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded carrots, about 3 medium carrots
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chopped walnuts, for decoration (optional)
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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