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Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

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These Carrot Cake Cupcakes are soft, moist, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, they are the perfect treat for any occasion. Customize with walnuts, pecans, or raisins for added texture and flavor. Keywords: Carrot Cake Cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, spiced cupcakes, easy carrot cake recipe.

Ingredients

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar (adjust for desired sweetness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with 12-14 liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • In another bowl, beat together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Stir in grated carrots, and fold in walnuts or raisins if using.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust with more powdered sugar or a pinch of salt if desired.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For a more robust flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the batter.
  • Adjust the frosting sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.

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