Carrot Cake Cupcakes
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 cupcakes
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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Brighten up everyone’s day with these rich and moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes that’s perfect for Spring and Easter.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup oil
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 carrots medium/large, enough to make 1 1/2 cups
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, optional
- ¼ cup currants or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixer bowl, combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and brown sugar. Use the lower amount of sugar if you like things less sweet, higher if you prefer more sweet. Beat until blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Add flour mixture to the liquid mixture and beat on low until just blended.
- Stir in grated carrots, nuts, and currants or raisins if using until combined
- Place 12 cupcake liners in a muffin pan. Divide the batter between the 12 cups filling 2/3 – 3/4 full.
- Bake at 350 for 15 -20 minutes, until the toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, then frost and add colorful sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Fluff, spoon, and level the flour.
- These can be frosted with Cream Cheese Frosting or Swiss Meringue Buttercream frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 cupcake
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
143mg
(6%)
Potassium
124mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
2590IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cupcake | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2590IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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