Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Small Batch Cupcakes for Spring)
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4.6
Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Small Batch Cupcakes for Spring)
Description
The carrot cake cupcakes combine sugar, eggs, vanilla, and oil whisked until thick, then flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon are gently incorporated. Grated carrots and raisins folded into the batter provide moisture, sweetness, and texture. Baking at 350°F for 15-17 minutes ensures a tender crumb with a firm center that isn’t damp. Cooling completely before frosting prevents melting.
The cream cheese frosting blends cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Adding orange and green food dye personalizes the frosting colors, complemented by coconut tinted green for a decorative "grass" effect. This frosting adds a tangy, rich contrast to the spiced cupcakes.
These cupcakes are nicely sized and quick to bake, good for when a small batch is needed. The notes suggest substituting the egg with applesauce or mashed banana and using various neutral oils. Silicone liners or a small cupcake tray can be used if standard equipment isn’t available.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar 2 oz / 57 g
- 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temperature, 4 oz / 115 g packages
- green food dye
- 2 tablespoons egg
- 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature, 1 oz / 28 g
- Orange food dye
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar sifted, 4 oz / 115 g
- 1/2 cup coconut shredded, 1 ½ oz / 43 g
- 1/4 cup oil coconut/ sunflower oil, flavorless, 2 oz / 57 g
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 oz / 57 g
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup carrot grated, 2 oz / 57 g
- ¼ cup raisins 1 oz / 28 g
Notes
- Eggs can be replaced with an equal amount of applesauce or mashed banana to suit preferences.
- Use neutral oils like sunflower, vegetable, coconut, or canola; avoid olive oil due to its strong flavor.
- One large egg equals approximately 4 tablespoons when measured.
- If lacking a small cupcake tray, silicone cupcake liners work well for baking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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