Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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Enjoy this Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe! The entire family will love these carrot cupcakes. They are truly the best carrot cake cupcakes. Carrot Cake Muffins are so cute! Make carrot muffins today.
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups Finely shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (or Pecans)
- 3/4 cup raisins
For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and fill cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and whisk together.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in canola oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and carrots.
- Add carrot mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine.
- Fold in walnuts and raisins.
- Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- Add cream cheese and butter in large mixing bowl and beat until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and combined.
- Add vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
304mg
(13%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
3877IU
(78%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 3877IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
15 reviews
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