Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes! These moist and flavorful treats are adorned with rich cream cheese frosting, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, even beginners can whip up these scrumptious cupcakes effortlessly. Each bite is a blend of warm spices and sweet carrots that will leave your taste buds dancing. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these irresistible mini cakes that promise joy in every morsel!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened, but still cool)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, but still cool)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in shredded carrots.
- Fill muffin liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg