Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Nana’s Carrot Carrot Cupcakes. These moist and flavorful cupcakes, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the batter: Fold in the dry ingredients, then stir in the grated carrots, pineapple, and optional nuts or coconut.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then frost the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Keep frosted cupcakes refrigerated.
- Add raisins or substitute applesauce for pineapple if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg