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Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Delicious Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes Ready in Just 30 Minutes

Indulge in these Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes featuring grated carrots, warm spices, and rich cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the grated carrots, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize your cupcakes by adding crushed pineapple, walnuts, or raisins for added texture and flavor.

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