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Simply Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

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These simple carrot cake cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and packed with warm spices and shredded carrots. They’re topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that complements the natural sweetness of the carrots. Perfect for celebrations or everyday treats, these cupcakes offer a deliciously spiced, easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients

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  • For the cupcakes:
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups grated carrots
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add Carrots: Stir in grated carrots (and optional nuts, if using) to the wet mixture.
  • Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Bake: Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.
  • Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy and smooth.
  • Frost Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For added texture, you can mix raisins or shredded coconut into the batter.
  • Store cupcakes in the fridge due to the cream cheese frosting, but bring to room temperature before serving.
  • You can make these cupcakes gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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