Best Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Jen Paleracio
Easy-to-make, moist, delicious carrot cake cupcakes
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Cupcake Pan
Bowls
Electric mixer
Spatula
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup or 1 stick of butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Option: chopped nuts for toppings or decorate with a carrot
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line the cupcake pan with paper cups (12 cups).
In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Use a whisk to mix. Set them aside.
In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and canola oil. Mix for a minute or until smooth. Add vanilla, and continue mixing until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about a third at a time. Mix until incorporated.
Fold the carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until combined. Use an ice cream scoop and fill each cupcake cup about 1/4 cup or 3/4 full. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
In a bowl, add cream chees and butter and mix until fluffy and creamy or smooth.
Gradually add the sugar, and continue mixing on low until incorporated.
Add the heavy cream, turn the speed to high, and keep mixing until smooth and fluffy. Frost each cupcake, decorate, and option to sprinkle with chopped nuts.
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