4.9 from 54 votes
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Carrot Cake Cupcakes combine shredded carrots, chopped walnuts, pineapple, and raisins into a spiced batter featuring cinnamon and ginger. The cupcakes bake to a moist texture with balanced sweetness and spice, making them suitable for a snack or dessert. The recipe suggests finishing with vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting if desired.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings:
24
cupcakes
Calories:
193 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup milk whole
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil room temperature
- 3 large egg room temperature
- ¼ cup applesauce room temperature, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups carrot shredded
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 8 ounces pineapple drained, 1 can, crushed
- 1 cup raisins or flaked coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with liners.
- Place the apple cider vinegar in a ¾ cup measuring cup. Fill the remaining space in the cup with milk. Stir and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, coconut oil, & eggs until smooth. Stir in apple sauce, vanilla, and soured milk.
- Add flour mixture stirring just until combined.
- Fold in carrots, walnuts, pineapple, and raisins. Do not over mix.
- Fill each muffin cup ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes
- Top cupcakes with vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting to enhance flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
193
(10%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
127mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1515IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.