Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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Simply the best, these Carrot Cake Cupcakes are filled with lots of carrots and coconut and are topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup unsifted flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup nuts toasted
- 1/4 cup raisins optional
Frosting
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- hot water as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line 24 muffin tins with cupcake wrappers.
- Combine the sugar and oil in a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Add the eggs and mix well. Stir in the grated carrots.
- Add in the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon and stir until combined. Fold in the coconut, nuts and raisins.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared cups. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and light. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. If needed, add in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and serve.
Notes
- adapted from Lion House Desserts
- adapted from Lion House Desserts
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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